Potluck Peach Slab Pie
Potluck Peach Slab Pie | Forget about a little 9-inch pie…..LET’S GO BIG! This large pie is perfect for large gatherings such as family reunions, potlucks and barbecues. Everything you love about peach pie! Lots of creamy syrup, crisp peaches, cinnamon and delicious crust!
A slab pie is simply a shallow pie that’s made in a rimmed baking sheet. The difference between this pie and a cobbler is this pie has a bottom crust unlike a cobbler that has a dumpling layer in the center. Still all the same yummy ingredients but translated differently.
What I love about this Peach Slab Pie (other then the flavor) is the size! When I was planning a lunch for the senior citizens of our church I tried to think of something they would like….you know something southern. Peach cobbler came to mind but I was worried about the size. That’s when I remembered about slab pies. The size is perfect! I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They LOVED it!
Peach Slab Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1-1/2 cups cold water
For the Filling:
- 7 medium peaches (2-3/4 pounds). cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
- 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Crunchy Topping:
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
For the Pie Crust:
- Mix together the flour and salt.
- Using a pastry blender, blend in the butter into the flour mixture until the pieces are the pea sized. Add water and mix until combined.
- Divide dough in half; roll one piece into a 18 -x- 13 - inch piece.
- Fit into a 15 x 10 - inch rimmed baking sheet, pressing into corners (pastry will hang over sides). Chill while assembling the filling.
For the Filling:
- Preheat oven 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the fruit, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir to combine and spread mixture over chilled pie shell.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining piece of dough to a 16 - x - 11- inch rectangle; drape over filling.
- Fold edge of bottom dough over top dough.
- Pinch edges to seal.
- Prick the top dough all over with a fork.
For the Crunchy Topping:
- Brush the entire surface of the pie with the cream, and sprinkle with the 1/4 cup sugar.
- Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, 40 to 55 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack, and let the pie cool until it is just warm to the touch, about 45 minutes.
MORE PIE RECIPES
1. BLUEBERRY COBBLER 2. MASON JAR LID CHERRY PIES 3. MOM’S PEACH COBBLER
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Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it out!
Hello, new to your blog. This looks wonderful!
Wow this looks so very good, flaky crust is always my favorite part.
UR KILLING ME TONIGHT IN THE BEST WAY!!!! YUMMMMY!
Peach pie has been on my “to bake” list all summer long!! Thanks for the reminder!! Looks awesome!!
Thanks for sharing on 2 Maids a Baking!!
Oh man. I have been craving peach pie for days. I think I better buckle down and make it!
This looks SOOO good! We would love for you to share this at our weekly link party this Saturday. We have an awesome jewelry giveaway going on right now, too! Come stop by!
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I love the idea of this pie! Crust is awesome. 🙂 Thanks for sharing with Crazy Sweet Tuesdays!
Just wanted to let you know that this look fabulous and I always love seeing your recipes 🙂
Oh my, that looks just delicious . . . don’t make me head out to the store for peaches!
You had me at flakey crust – I can never resist it. Thank you for linking your wonderful recipe to Fat Camp Friday. I would also love for you to join my new forums and link up your website and any linky parties you host! Have a great weekend!
This is the kind of dessert I like to make my family. Thanks for sharing. Hope you stop over for a visit.
This sounds and looks amazing!
Thanks for stopping by sweet tooth Friday!
I love peach desserts. I’m not great with pie crusts so I may be able to pull this one off. Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
Yum! I love peaches and this looks absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
-Nikki
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A cup and a half of water for the crust???
Hi Shari, Yes this recipe makes a lot of pie dough.
Sounds & looks So Yummy.. do you mean Like Crisco Shorting in a can?
Hi Alice. Yes you can either purchase the shortening in a can of blocks.
I made this for a work function. It turned out great but I had more syrup than I needed for the filling but no worries…I saved it and served it as a warm sauce that people could put over the pie or the ice cream we had on the side.
Great idea Karen!