Best Apple Slab Pie with Maple Glaze

Name: Best Apple Slab Pie with Maple Glaze
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup ice water; 2 tablespoons milk; 6 cups Granny Smith and Honeygold apples, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon milk

This crowd pleasing apple slab pie is easy to make and features a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a sweet maple glaze.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 23, 2026

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Prep

2 hours 30 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

3 hours 15 minutes

Serves

There is something truly magical about baking with apples, especially when you have enough to share with everyone you love. This slab pie is my go to recipe when I need to feed a crowd because it is much larger than a standard round pie. It reminds me of a giant, homemade pastry that is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a cozy weekend treat.

You do not need any fancy baking skills to get this right. The secret is keeping your butter nice and cold while making the dough, which ensures those delicious flaky layers we all love. It is a simple, comforting dessert that brings everyone together around the table.

Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup ice water
2 tablespoons milk
6 cups Granny Smith and Honeygold apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

1
Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter to work in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse sand.
2
Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, stirring until the dough forms clumps, then shape into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for two hours.
3
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
4
In a large bowl, toss the chopped apples with the sugars, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, and spices.
5
Roll out the first dough disc into a large rectangle and place it into a 10 by 15 inch jelly roll pan.
6
Spread the apple mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
7
Roll out the second dough disc and place it on top of the apples, crimping the edges with a fork to seal.
8
Whisk an egg with milk, brush over the crust, and cut a few slits in the top to let steam escape.
9
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
10
Whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk to make the glaze, then drizzle over the cooled pie before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or in the refrigerator for up to five days. This pie tastes wonderful served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

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