Apple Crumb Slab Pie is a delightfully comforting dessert that’s filled with tender, spiced apples and topped with a buttery, crunchy crumb topping. It’s not heavy or overly sweet either. I think it’s a perfect fall or holiday dessert, and if you’re not a fan of crumb toppings, feel free to omit it.
It will still be undeniably delicious! If you’re looking for a warm & cozy dessert that’s not overly sweet, you’ve come to the right place. When you make a tender pie crust and pair it with a juicy apple filling & a buttery crumb topping, you get the perfect pie. The addition of the crumb topping just sends it over the top. I’ve really been in the mood for something comforting, and this dreamy pie reminds me of cozy autumn days and festive gatherings. Not a fan of crumb toppings? Don’t worry, it’s still delicious without it.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Rolling pin
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Spoon or spatula
- Sharp knife or apple peeler/corer/slicer
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
For the Apple Filling:
- 8 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your baking sheet.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet, pressing it into the edges and trimming any excess.
- Make the Apple Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until the apples are evenly coated.
- Spread the apple filling evenly over the prepared pie crust.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling.
- Bake the Pie:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie cool on a wire rack.
- Serve:
- Cut the pie into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Optionally, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Enjoy this Apple Crumb Slab Pie for a delicious and comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
Apple Crumb Slab Pie
Apple Crumb Slab Pie is a delightfully comforting dessert that’s filled with tender, spiced apples and topped with a buttery, crunchy crumb topping.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Spoon or spatula
- Sharp knife or apple peeler/corer/slicer
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- For the Apple Filling:
- 8 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your baking sheet.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet, pressing it into the edges and trimming any excess.
- Make the Apple Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until the apples are evenly coated.
- Spread the apple filling evenly over the prepared pie crust.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling.
- Bake the Pie:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie cool on a wire rack.
- Serve:
- Cut the pie into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Optionally, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Enjoy this Apple Crumb Slab Pie for a delicious and comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
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