Nov. 11, 2019

Autumn Glory Apple Pie Bars

Skill level: Moderate

Apple slab pie is the perfect dessert when you need to serve a crowd without sacrificing flavor. With a buttery crust, tender spiced apples, and a crisp crumble topping, this recipe delivers all the comfort of a classic pie in an easy, shareable format. Finished with a light glaze, it adds just the right touch of sweetness. Ideal for holidays, gatherings, or baking ahead, this dessert is both practical and full of seasonal flavor.

Apple slab pie with crumble topping and glaze. A warm, crowd-friendly dessert perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 8 ounces unsalted cold butter, diced
  • 6 tablespoons iced water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 - 5 Autumn Glory® apples (about 7 cups diced)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cold butter, grated
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F°.
  2. Combine the flour and diced butter in a food processor.
  3. Add sugar and iced water to a food processor. Pulse until the dough forms a ball.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
  5. Core and peel the apples before dicing.
  6. Add diced apples to a bowl with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  7. Toss well and let rest while you make the slab pie.
  8. Take the dough from the fridge and roll it out large enough to fill a 15x10x1-inch baking pan, leaving a slight overhang.
  9. Place the dough sheet in the pan and press down around the edges, making sure it fits nicely.
  10. Trim any dough around the edges.
  11. Take the apple filling and place it into the pie crust, spreading the apples out to fit evenly and covering any gaps you can see.
  12. In a separate bowl, make the topping by combining the flour, grated butter, sugars, oats, and cinnamon.
  13. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples and bake for about 45-50 minutes.
  14. Once the slab pie is baked, make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth.
  15. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the apple slab pie.
  16. Slice into small squares and serve.

Recipe created by Foodness Gracious for Superfresh Growers®.

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