Apple Slab Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 1 cup rolled oats

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Stir until evenly combined.
3. Transfer the apple mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, combine butter and oats. Use a fork or pastry cutter to work the butter into the oats until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apple mixture.
6. Bake for 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 60g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 30g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm, comforting, and homey
• Rich and flavorful with a balance of sweet and tart
• Perfect for a quick and easy dessert or brunch item

User Comments:

• "This slab pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is perfectly crispy and the apples are tender and flavorful."
• "I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out great."
• "The use of oats in the topping gives this pie a unique and satisfying texture."
• "This is the perfect dessert for a large gathering. It's big enough to feed a crowd but still feels cozy and homey."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use a sharp knife to peel the apples for even slicing.
• If you don't have rolled oats, you can pulse regular oats in a food processor until they are coarse.
• For a sweeter pie, add an extra 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to the apple mixture.
• To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges of the baking dish with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.