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A strawberry slab pie is a delicious pie that takes a different take on the traditional pie. It is easy to make and a perfect dessert for summer parties. Topped with whipped cream, this pie is blissful.
What is a strawberry slab pie?
A strawberry slab pie is a delicious yet traditional pie made from a pie crust and a rich strawberry filling. The pie is called so because, unlike a traditional pie, it is not in a round shape; rather, it is made in a rectangular baking dish.
Can you make pie crust at home?
Although store-bought pie crust really works when making this strawberry slab pie. Plus, it is also convenient. However, if you want to make this pie using a homemade crust, you can do so as well. Here is a quick and easy pie crust recipe for you to follow:
- 4 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups butter, cut into cubes
Add all the ingredients to a standing mixer bowl and whisk until you get a dough.
Variation ideas
There are a few ways you can change this recipe to make it more tasteful and enjoyable:
- You can skip cooking the filling in the oven and make a no-bake version as well. For that, you will have to mix strawberry jelly, cornstarch, sprite, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Once everything combines, and the mixture starts to thicken up, pour it over the crust and garnish it with strawberries. Refrigerate until it is set.
- Another way is to follow the traditional pie, i.e. Cut strips of pie crust and place them over the pie before making. Brush with egg wash and bake.
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Strawberry slab pie – the recipe
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 tube pre-made pie crust
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, more for topping
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Whipped cream for garnish
Preparation:
- Roll the pie pastry and place it on a rectangular pie sheet. Pierce the pastry with a fork along its surface.
- Place the pie crust in a preheated oven at 325-degree for about 25 minutes until it gets a golden colour. Once done, remove the pan from the oven and set it aside.
- Wash the strawberries and remove the top. Cut them into a quarter.
- In a large bowl, add diced strawberries, corn starch, sugar, lemon zest and salt. Mix well.
- Once the pie crust is at room temperature, add the strawberry mixture over it and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Place the pie back in a preheated oven at 350-degree f for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the filling is set and the liquid evaporates.
- Once done, remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool down.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, and serve. Enjoy!