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Strawberry Slab Pie Recipe

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A delightful and easy-to-make strawberry slab pie featuring a flaky buttery crust and a sweet, juicy fresh strawberry filling. Perfect for summer gatherings and casual desserts.

Ingredients

Pie Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water

Filling

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Finishing

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when your pie is assembled.
  2. Make Pie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the chilled cubed butter and mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs resembling small peas. Gradually stir in ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough just begins to hold together.
  3. Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each into a disk, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, which makes rolling easier.
  4. Prepare Filling: While the dough chills, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Gently mix until all ingredients are well incorporated without crushing the strawberries.
  5. Roll Bottom Crust: Take one disk of chilled dough and roll it out on a floured surface to fit a 9×13 inch baking pan. Carefully transfer the rolled dough to the pan and trim any excess dough from the edges.
  6. Add Filling: Evenly pour and spread the strawberry filling over the bottom crust in the pan.
  7. Roll Top Crust: Roll out the second dough disk to a size slightly larger than the pan. Place it over the strawberry filling. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape and then brush the entire surface with the beaten egg wash for a glossy, golden finish.
  8. Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the filling bubbles through the slits, indicating it’s cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing into squares. This helps the filling to set and makes serving easier.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is very cold for a flaky crust.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for optimal flavor.
  • Do not overmix the filling to keep strawberry slices intact.
  • Chill the dough to prevent shrinking during baking.
  • Allow the pie to cool fully for the best texture.

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