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Cozy Apple Cinnamon Slab Pie Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Lattice Crust

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A cozy apple cinnamon slab pie with a flaky lattice crust that is quick and easy to make, perfect for gatherings and comforting treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tbsp ice-cold water
  • 6 cups (about 6 medium) apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, quickly work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Add ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the filling: Toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a large bowl until well coated.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Roll out the dough: Divide dough in half. Roll out one half into a rectangle slightly larger than your slab pan (about 15×10 inches). Transfer to baking sheet, pressing gently into corners.
  5. Add the filling: Spread apple filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  6. Create the lattice crust: Roll out second half of dough into a similar rectangle. Cut into 1-inch strips. Lay half strips horizontally over filling, then weave remaining strips vertically to form lattice.
  7. Seal and finish: Trim excess dough, press edges to seal, crimp edges. Brush crust with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
  8. Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbly. Cover edges with foil halfway if browning too fast.
  9. Cool and serve: Cool on rack for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve warm or room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky crust. Don’t overwork dough. Chill dough for at least 1 hour. Cover edges with foil if browning too fast. Let pie cool before slicing for best results. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and add extra water. For vegan, use plant-based butter and replace egg wash with almond milk or maple syrup.

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