You want to be sure that you have enough apples to make a pie. A slab pie helps you do this. You may not have heard of “slab pie”. It’s basically a type of pie made in a pan, instead of a plate. The result is a large rectangle, instead of a circle. You can serve many people with its seemingly endless slices and narrow filling-to-crust ratio. The apple crumb version is absolutely delicious with tender spiced apples and a buttery topping. It’ll make even the crankiest aunt happy.

Serves 12
45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 9-inch pie crusts, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
9 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
For the crumb topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 425°F.

On a lightly floured surface, stack pie crusts on top of each other and roll out into a 12×17-inch rectangle.

Place crust into a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan, pressing into the corners. Fold any overhang down so crust is even with edges of the pan.

In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add apples and toss to coat. Spoon apples into pan, spreading evenly across the crust.

In a medium bowl, mix together the crumb topping. Stir together the flour, sugar, and oats, and add butter, cutting in with a pastry blender or two knives until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over apples.

Bake until crust and streusel are golden brown, 35-38 minutes. Let cool on wire rack 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!