Slab Pie Recipe

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 70 mins

Servings: 16 servings

Yield: 1 slab pie

If you are looking for a way to feed pie to a crowd without preparing multiple pies, a slab pie is your answer. Slab pies are made in jelly roll pans or large sheet pans. These large pies are cut into squares instead of wedges, making them easy to slice and serve, while still tasting like the pies you know and love. A slab pie can be any traditional fruit pie like apple, peach, or berry, or festive ones like pumpkin, chocolate, or pecan. If you love pie, have a crowd to feed, and need a less fussy preparation method, make a slab pie or two and everyone will come back for seconds. It’s especially delicious when served with vanilla ice cream.

This recipe uses frozen mixed berries so the pie can be enjoyed any time of year. Of course, when fresh fruit is in season, that can be used as well.

Ingredients

For the Crusts:

• 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided

• 1 teaspoon salt, divided

• 2 cups (16 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, divided

• 18 to 20 tablespoons cold water, divided

For the Filling:

• 8 cups frozen mixed berries

• 2 teaspoons orange zest

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

For Baking:

• 1 large egg, beaten

• Sanding sugar, to taste

Steps to Make It

Make the Crusts

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

   

2. In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of the flour, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. 

   

3. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1 cup of the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 9 tablespoons of the cold water (or as needed) with a fork just until the flour is moistened. 

   

4. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface into a 19×14-inch rectangle.

   

5. Place the pie pastry onto the bottom of an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Chill while preparing the next steps. 

   

6. In a large bowl, combine the remaining 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

   

7. Using a pastry blender, cut in the remaining 1 cup of the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 9 tablespoons of the cold water (or as needed) with a fork just until the flour is moistened. 

   

8. Roll dough into the lightly floured surface into a 17 x 12-inch rectangle. 

   

9. Cut rectangle into 12 (1 1/2-inch thick) diagonal strips with sharp knife, pizza cutter, or pastry wheel.

   

Make the Filling and Bake

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mixed berries with orange zest. 

   

2. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. 

   

3. Add the sugar mixture to the berries and toss to coat.

   

4. Remove the prepared crust from the refrigerator and pour the berry filling into the crust. 

   

5. Place 6 strips diagonally across filling in pie pan, 1 inch apart (use every other strip for the right length). 

   

6. Place the remaining 6 strips at right angles, 1 inch apart, to the strips already in place to create a lattice. Trim the ends and fold the trimmed edge of bottom crust over the strips, building up an edge. Seal, crimp, or flute edge. 

   

7. Brush the strips with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 38 to 42 minutes or until crust is browned and filling is bubbly. 

   

8. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

   

Recipe Variation

• Try a blend of 2 cups of fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced), 2 cups of blackberries, 2 cups of blueberries, and 2 cups of raspberries.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories	461
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 14g	72%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 143mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 58g	21%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 21mg	106%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 150mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.