Peach Slab Pie Recipe
A delicious Peach Slab Pie Recipe for using up those ripe peaches and an easier way for serving pie.
You, like many a human on this earth, may have heard of the phrase ‘Georgia peach.’ We love the state of Georgia. Many of our friends and family members are from Georgia. It’s a lovely state to be bordered by, but as a South Carolinian, I would like to reclaim the peach for our equally lovely state, because nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning … eating peaches. Did you know that the peach is the state fruit of South Carolina? And that we produce more peaches than Georgia, second in the U.S. only to California? And did you know that the South Carolina Peach Council is campaigning to dub SC ‘the tastier peach state’? Yep. Thems are the facts, Jack.
No hard feelings Georgia. I love ya like you’re my own. But how about a friendly inter-state peach-off? What say you? Who’s up for the tasty challenge? Let’s do it!
All this to say, the peach is truly a beautiful, sweet, downright scrumptious fruit, most worthy of a few states vying to claim it as their very own. So wherever you happen to be, hunt down some ripe peaches while they are in season. Fresh ripe peaches are remarkable when in season. If you are able to get your hands on some, whip up this easy Peach Slab Pie. It’s the perfect place for fresh peaches and oh so easy to make.
This Peach Slab Pie is basic pie prep only in baking sheet size which makes it super easy for serving a crowd and equally as tasty as the standard round version. The peach pie filling is straight forward pie fixing. Quick prep, y’all. As far as the crust, this slab pie recipe requires the equivalent dough of two pies, with a top and bottom crust. Use homemade pie dough or purchase pre-made dough. Whatever works for you!
Peach Slab Pie
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 cups fresh sliced peaches
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 rectangular pieces of pie dough rolled out to approximately 11×14-inches*
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions:
- Heat oven to 400-degrees F. Position oven rack in bottom third of oven.
- In large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Add peaches and lemon juice; toss to coat. Set aside.
- Fit one piece of pastry dough into an ungreased 9x13x1-inch sheet pan (quarter sheet pan). Allow access overhang. Do not trim. Pour peach filling into crust and spread evenly.
- Place remaining piece of dough on top.** Pinch edges of two crusts together to seal, tuck under any extra pastry crust, as needed. Use a knife to cut vents across top of pie crust.
- Brush crust with beaten egg. Optional: evenly sprinkle top with about a tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely before slicing (if you can wait that long!).
*Amount of dough is comparable to 4 individual single pie crusts. I recommend Ina Garten’s pie dough recipe, doubled for this slab pie. Store-bought pre-prepared dough may be used. Roll out and shape to appropriate size.
**If desired, strips may be cut and interwoven to create a lattice top, or cut out decorative shapes in top crust before topping pie.
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This pie is such a great treat! I like peaches 🙂
Oh yeah, this looks scrumptious. And thanks, Amy, for setting the record straight about SC being The Peach State, because it IS! 🙂
Amy,
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Thank you so much, Amy!
Do you peel peaches.
About how many peaches is six cups..thanks
6 medium peaches sliced gave me almost 7 cups.☺
I was wondering if you peel the peaches as well.
Yes, peel the peaches.
Do you think this would work with canned peaches/drained?
I’m wondering the same thing
I’m also wondering this. If you try it, I’d like to know how it turns out. 😊
I’m not sure what the results would be as canned peaches are already poached/cooked. I imagine the peaches would be more mushy.
Sounds so delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for posting…
Palisade Peaches from Colorado are pretty dang good too! This looks like a great recipe.
Is there a way to make this in a 13×9 cake pan?
Yes, you will just need to roll down the edges of pie crust to make fit to your liking.
Perfect timing for this pie as it is peach season in Ontario! I will have to make this soon, as one little pie isn’t enough for my family! 🙂
Hi
Is this puff pastry or short crust pastry?thank you
Short crust pastry.
Can I use can peaches the 16oz? If so how many?
I was wondering about freezing this pie, how long can you freeze it for after making it?
I would let it cool to room temperature and then wrap tightly before freezing.
I made this for my Herb Club Harvest Dinner (by adding one tablespoon of finely minced basil), and it was the first dessert to be completely devoured. In fact, I barely got to taste it & now have to make another for hubby & me! Delicious – and so easy!
Oh, I can’t wait to try it with basil, Donna. What a great addition.
Hello Amy. New to site. Here in Texas this is a Peach cobbler. Can’t wait until summer for our peach season to make this unless I can make it with frozen peaches. What do you think? Looks easy and yummy. Thanks.
Thawed frozen peaches should work well.