Apple Slab Pie

Apple slab pie is a fantastic dessert for a party! It’s essentially a large apple pie baked in a flat pan and cut into squares for serving. What could be better?

Ingredients:

For the Base:

• 3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (470 grams)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
• 3 sticks unsalted butter (each stick 12 oz or 340 grams), cut into small pieces and kept very cold
• 3/4 cup very cold water

For the Apple Mixture:

• 3 1/2 to 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 10 cups)
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• 2/3 to 3/4 cup sugar (adjust based on the sweetness of your apples)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt

To Finish:

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream OR 1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions:

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and toss to coat them with flour.
2. Using your hands, a pastry blender, or two knives, break the butter into small pieces, slightly larger than peas.
3. Gradually add 1/2 cup of cold water and stir with a rubber spatula until the dough begins to come together. If it’s still dry, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a soft, slightly loose ball.
4. Divide the dough into two portions—one slightly larger than the other. The larger portion will be for the bottom crust. Shape each portion into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Prepare the Filling:

1. In a large bowl, toss the apple pieces with lemon juice.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and stir to coat them evenly. Set aside.

Assemble the Slab Pie:

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