APPLE RED-HOT SLAB PIE

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This dessert is my family's absolute favorite because it holds so many memories for us. Red Hots give the filling a color that makes it an instant hit at parties. -Linda Morten, Somerville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups cold butter, cubed
1 to 1-1/4 cups ice water
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups thinly sliced peeled Granny Smith apples (about 6 medium)
6 cups thinly sliced peeled Gala or Jonathan apples (about 6 medium)
1 cup Red Hots candies
1/4 cup cold butter
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough into 2 portions so that 1 portion is slightly larger than the other. Shape each into a rectangle; cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a large bowl, mix sugar, flour and salt. Add apples and Red Hots; toss to coat., On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough into an 18x13-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of pan. Add filling; dot with butter., Roll out remaining dough; place over filling. Fold bottom crust over edge of top crust; seal and flute or press with a fork to seal. Prick top with a fork., Bake 50-55 minutes or until golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm. If desired, top with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Mudassar Riaz
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Eman Nader
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I'm not a big fan of Red Hots, but I still enjoyed this pie. The apples were perfectly cooked and the crust was flaky and buttery.


Blake Fults
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive pie.


Tangie Jones
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.


Kelly Chetty
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I love the combination of apples and Red Hots in this pie. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Shamim Sheila
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This is the perfect pie for a fall gathering. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


W Bendixen
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I had a hard time finding Red Hots, but I was able to substitute them with cinnamon candies. The pie still turned out great!


Nawaz Jaan
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This pie was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Ain Malla
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I've never had an apple pie with Red Hots before, but it was delicious! I'll definitely be making this pie again.


Gerson Castañeda
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The Red Hots added a really nice touch.


Mt Khan
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This pie was amazing! The crust was perfect and the apples were so flavorful.


Christophe Bizi
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Overall, I thought this was a good pie. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would definitely make it again.


Am Mirlaj
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I had some trouble getting the crust to roll out without it cracking. I think I need to work on my pie crust skills.


Noluthando Xosana
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


ogundele roseline
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I was a bit skeptical about the Red Hots in the pie, but they actually added a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this pie again!


Rosebud Dixon
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Ayan Gillani
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Julio Valdez
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This was the best apple pie I've ever had! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the apples were perfectly tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!