Fruit Slab Pie

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This double-crust pastry is baked successful a rimmed baking expanse and is large for a potluck, household reunion oregon immoderate large group. "Slab pie" is simply a dull sanction for specified a sensational dessert -- casual to transport, casual to portion and eat. Leftovers marque a large breakfast.

You tin crumble almond paste implicit the effect filling for a sweeter, richer pie. Leave plentifulness of clip to chill the pastry truthful the filling volition steadfast up earlier slicing. If apricots are hard to travel by, usage plums oregon peaches instead. (See the VARIATION, below.)

You’ll request 2 13-by-18-inch baking sheets; the ones that travel with a integrative screen are rather useful for transporting.

The effect needs to macerate and the pastry crust dough needs to beryllium refrigerated for astatine slightest 2 hours and preferably overnight. This pastry is champion eaten the time it is made, but wrapped well, it makes a superb breakfast.

From Washington cookbook writer and Bring It columnist Cathy Barrow.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 24-32

For the filling

  • 4 pounds apricots, somewhat steadfast (see headnote)
  • 1 cupful sugar
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Three 3-inch sprigs of citrus verbena (optional)
  • 1/4 cupful cornstarch
  • 12 ounces almond paste, crumbled (not marzipan; optional)

For the crust

  • 5 1/3 cups (22 ounces) flour, positive much for the enactment aboveground and rolling pin
  • 16 ounces (4 sticks) unsalted butter, diced and frozen
  • 1 cupful crystal water
  • 2 pinches kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons to 3 tablespoons full beverage oregon dense cream, for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, for sprinkling

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 32, utilizing full milk)

  • Calories

    230

  • Fat

    12 g

  • Saturated Fat

    7 g

  • Carbohydrates

    29 g

  • Sodium

    5 mg

  • Cholesterol

    30 mg

  • Protein

    3 g

  • Fiber

    2 g

  • Sugar

    12 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

From Washington cookbook writer and Bring It columnist Cathy Barrow.

Tested by Cathy Barrow.

Published August 2, 2016

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Updated March 15, 2026

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