Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Apple Slab Pie is a bubbly and crunchy recipe, which is made with fresh apples and a crumb topping. It’s the perfect fall dessert for a crowd, ready in about an hour and a half.
Pioneer Woman Apple Slab Pie Recipe Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 4 tablespoons water
For the Apple Filling:
- 8 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thin wedges
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup cold butter
How To Make Pioneer Woman Apple Slab Pie
- Prep the Oven and Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 ½ tablespoons of sugar, the baking powder, and salt. Cut in the ½ cup of cold butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolks and water, then add this to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Assemble the Crust and Filling: Press or roll out the dough to fit the bottom of a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, toss the apple wedges with the lemon juice. Add the 1 ¾ cups of white sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and toss to coat. Pour this filling over the pie crust and dot the top with the 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Make and Add the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, the brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Cut in the ⅔ cup of cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle this streusel topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake for about 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is hot and bubbly. Let it cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Recipe Tips
- What are the best apples for a slab pie? For a pie this large, it’s great to use a mix of apples. A combination of a firm, tart apple like a Granny Smith and a sweeter apple that softens more, like a McIntosh or Honeycrisp, will give you the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
- How do I keep the crust from getting soggy? The flour mixed in with the apple filling is the key. It combines with the juices from the apples as they bake to create a thick, syrupy sauce, which helps prevent the bottom crust from becoming watery.
- Can I make this ahead of time? Yes. You can bake the slab pie completely, let it cool, and then store it, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days. It’s a perfect dessert for a party or potluck because it serves a crowd.
- How do you get a perfect crumb topping? The secret is to use cold butter, straight from the fridge. Cut it into the dry ingredients with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This is what makes the topping crunchy and not greasy.
What To Serve With Apple Slab Pie
This is a classic American dessert that is a crowd-pleaser for a reason. It is traditionally and most deliciously served warm with:
- A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
- A dollop of fresh, sweetened whipped cream
- A drizzle of salted caramel sauce
How To Store Apple Slab Pie
- Room Temperature: An apple slab pie can be stored, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate: After two days, it’s best to store the pie, covered, in the refrigerator for up to two additional days.
- Reheat: Reheat individual squares in the microwave or place the entire slab, covered with foil, in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
Apple Slab Pie Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 square
- Calories: 405kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 62g
- Protein: 3g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
What is a u0022slab pieu0022?
A slab pie is simply a pie that is baked in a large, rectangular jelly roll pan or baking sheet instead of a traditional round pie plate. It’s a fantastic way to make pie for a crowd, as it yields many more servings and is easy to cut into neat squares.
Can I use a different fruit?
Yes. This recipe would be a wonderful base for a peach or a mixed berry slab pie. You may need to adjust the amount of sugar and flour in the filling depending on the sweetness and juiciness of the fruit you choose.
Why did my crust turn out tough?
A tough crust is almost always the result of overworking the dough, especially after adding the liquid. Mix the dough only until it just comes together. The less you handle it, the more tender it will be.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Tomato Pie Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Apple Pie Bars Recipe
Pioneer Woman Apple Slab Pie Recipe
Description
A crowd-pleasing pie baked in a sheet pan, featuring a tender, flaky crust, a sweet and tangy apple filling, and a crunchy brown sugar crumb topping.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Make the crust by cutting the butter into the dry ingredients, then mixing in the egg yolks and water to form a dough.
- Press the crust into the bottom of a 10×15-inch pan.
- Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Pour this filling over the crust and dot with butter.
- Make the topping by cutting the cold butter into the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for about 1 hour, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
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