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Easy Caramel Apple Slab Pie Recipe

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Easy Caramel Apple Slab Pie features a thin, flaky crust topped with tender, juicy Granny Smith apples and a crisp crumb topping. Drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, this American dessert is perfect for feeding a crowd and offers a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors.

Ingredients

Pie Dough

  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 12 tablespoons cold water

Apple Filling

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 10 cups)

Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter

Homemade Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 4 tablespoons of cold water, stirring with a fork, then add remaining water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. Shape into a ball.
  2. Roll and chill: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a 19×13-inch rectangle. Wrap it around the rolling pin and transfer it to a 15x10x1 inch baking pan coated with nonstick spray. Gently unroll and press the dough into the pan sides without stretching. Trim edges to 1/2 inch beyond pan, fold over and flute edges. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing filling.
  3. Make the apple filling: In an extra-large bowl, toss together sugar, flour, cinnamon, and the sliced apples until all are evenly coated. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the chilled crust in the baking pan.
  4. Prepare crumb topping: Combine oats, packed brown sugar, and flour in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender until the topping resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the apples in the pie.
  5. Bake the pie: Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden. If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil for the last 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  6. Make caramel sauce: While pie bakes or cools, combine brown sugar, butter, half-and-half, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  7. Serve: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the cooled pie before serving. Store extra caramel in the fridge for later use.

Notes

  • This recipe was updated on July 26, 2023, originally posted August 7, 2020.
  • Use Granny Smith apples for tartness that balances well with the sweet caramel and crumb topping.
  • Chilling the crust before adding filling helps prevent shrinking during baking.
  • Covering the pie with foil towards the end of baking prevents over-browning of the crumb topping.
  • Keep leftover caramel refrigerated and rewarm gently before use.

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