There’s something wonderfully comforting about a homemade apple pie. The buttery crust, tender apples, and warm cinnamon filling bring the kind of cozy flavor that makes everyone eager for dessert. But when you're feeding a crowd, a traditional round pie doesn't always go very far.
That's where apple slab pie comes in. Baked in a rectangular pan, this delicious dessert delivers everything you love about classic apple pie in convenient, easy-to-serve squares. It has a flaky crust, a sweet apple filling, and just the right balance of cinnamon and sugar.
Apple slab pie is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, holiday dinners, bake sales, and weekend treats. You can prepare it with homemade pastry for a traditional touch or use refrigerated pie crusts when you need a shortcut. Either way, this crowd-pleasing dessert is sure to become a favorite.
Why You'll Love This Apple Slab Pie
Perfect for sharing: A rectangular pan makes it easy to cut the pie into generous squares.
Classic apple pie flavor: Cinnamon, sugar, and tender apples create a familiar, comforting filling.
Great for gatherings: It serves more people than a standard round pie.
Easy to customize: Add nuts, raisins, or a simple glaze if you like.
Make-ahead friendly: Bake it ahead of time and let it cool before serving.
Ingredients You'll Need
This recipe makes approximately 12–15 servings, depending on how large you cut the squares.
For the Crust
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
6–10 tablespoons ice water
Shortcut option: Use enough refrigerated pie dough to cover the bottom and top of a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet, adjusting the amount to the package size and pan dimensions.
For the Apple Filling
8 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples, about 6–8 medium apples
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
