These easy slab pie recipes have the same flaky crust and sweet fillings as your favorite pies, from apple to berry, but are big enough for a party.
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Raspberry Rhubarb Slab Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
Slab pie is a pastry baked in a jelly-roll pan and cut into slabs like a bar cookie—or a pie bar, if you will. My grandfather was a professional baker and served pieces of slab pie to his customers back in the day. Here is my spin, featuring rhubarb and gorgeous red raspberries. —Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Cherry Plum Slab Pie with Walnut Streusel
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make desserts with fruit all summer! You can use store-bought crusts or make your own. I recommend stacking your two pie crusts on top of each other and then rolling them to the correct size. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Looking for the perfect dish for baking a slab pie? Check out our editor’s review of this porcelain baking slab.
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Apple Slab Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
Apple slab pie is a terrific contribution to a covered-dish supper, picnic or potluck. It’s baked in a large 15x10 baking pan so it’s easy to make and tote, too. But be prepared—people always ask for a copy of the recipe! —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania
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Cranberry Apple Sheet Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules and let the grandkids have it for breakfast. —Brenda Smith, Curran, Michigan
If you want to shake things up a bit, you can also try Pioneer Woman’s no-bake key lime pie.
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Lattice-Topped Pear Slab Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
A lattice top serves as a charming frame for this special holiday dessert filled with fresh pears and candied fruit. Add a dollop of whipped cream if you like. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
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All-American Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
With apples, cherries and blueberries, this patriotic slab pie even tastes American. If the day doesn't call for stars and stripes, feel free to use any shaped cookie cutters you like for this awe-inspiring potluck dessert. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
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Peaches ‘n’ Cream Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
For a new spin on peach pie, try these easy-to-love bars. The mellow fruit flavor really comes through. —Hubert Scott, Cockeysville, Maryland
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Apple Red-Hot Slab Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a pretty color that makes this pie an instant hit at parties. —Linda Morten, Somerville, Texas
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Apple Cranberry Slab Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules and let the grandkids have it for breakfast. —Brenda Smith, Curran, Michigan
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Raspberry Pie Squares
From the Recipe Creator:
Making pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry filling pairs well with a flaky homemade pastry. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Cookie Crust Deep-Dish Apple Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my favorite make-and-take desserts, this deep-dish pie is based on an old Hungarian recipe that's popular in this part of Ohio. The easy cookie crust is the best part. —Diane Shipley, Mentor, Ohio
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Apple Danish
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this recipe that makes good use of our bountiful apple harvest. It's a delightful addition to breakfast or brunch. —Sandy Lynch, Decatur, Illinois
Slab Pie Recipes FAQ
What is a slab pie and how is it different from a regular pie?
A slab pie is a large-format version of traditional pie baked in a rectangular, rimmed sheet pan instead of a standard round pie plate. Because of its size and shape, it yields more servings than a regular pie, perfect for parties and holiday gatherings. It slices into neat squares, so it’s easier to serve than thin, triangular wedges, which are prone to falling over. Slab pies are just as delicious filled with fruit and custard as savory meat and vegetables. If you need to buy a pan, these are the best sheet pans for baking.
How do I make a perfect crust for a slab pie?
To make the perfect slab pie crust, keep everything cold, especially the butter or shortening, to ensure the fat stays solid and creates flaky layers as it bakes. Follow our tips for how to roll pie dough to achieve an even, crack-free rectangle of rolled pastry. Chill the assembled slab pie before baking so the crust holds its shape in the hot oven. For a pretty, golden brown color, brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated or coarse sugar.
Can slab pies be made ahead of time?
Slab pies are a great make-ahead dessert. Fruit-filled versions freeze well, baked or unbaked, while custard, mousse or cream-filled pies can be baked, cooled and refrigerated for three to four days. To freeze a pie, assemble it and place it uncovered in the freezer until firm, two to three hours. Then, wrap it tightly and return it to the freezer for up to two months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 40 minutes to the cook time to ensure the crust is golden and the filling bubbles and thickens.
If you’re into pecan pies, you can also try: Joanna Gaines’ pecan pie.
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