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    Home » Recipes

    Plum Slab Pie for a Delicious Rustic Dessert that Feeds a Crowd

    August 3, 2022 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

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    Fresh plum slab pie.
    Full plum slab pie over a slice of same slab pie

    This tasty plum slab pie recipe is made in a large rectangular pan for a rustic look with plenty of filling. Perfect for serving a crowd.

    Slice of plum slab pie

    I really liked the idea of the "slab pies" I've been noticing online. The concept of pie, where the ratio of crust to filling is a little more equal, sounded like a fabulous idea.

    So I tried making a spiced plum pie in a large sheet pan to take to a party, and though I'm not sure if it was more of a tart than a pie, the result was delicious.

    I've given you my version of Pate Brisee below as part of the recipe for the crust, but you can use any pie crust you want, even store-bought. Also in this recipe, I used cherry preserves, but you can use any flavor that you like. In fact, you could probably get away with jelly.

    dark red plums

    Spiced Plum Slab Pie

    Plums are especially good in the late summer, but it seems like they are available in the grocery store practically year-round.  Of course, you could try it with other fruits such as peaches or blueberries.

    Spiced plum slab pie from the oven

    I really like the rustic look of this slab pie. Beautiful dark red and purple hues of the plums all shiny with glaze and a tasty flaky crust.

    slice of plum pie

    The best part is the number of servings you get when making a pie in a sheet pan.

    Also, your guests can feel good about having a little slice, and possibly adding a scoop of ice cream, because a slice of this pie is not nearly as much as a typical round pie.

    However, it tastes just as sweet.

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    Corner slice of fresh plum slab pie.
    Spiced plum pie made in a rectangle slab style shape can be a beautiful rustic looking dessert that tastes as delicious as it looks.

    Plum Slab Pie

    This tasty plum slab pie recipe is made in a large rectangle pan for a rustic look with plenty of filling. Perfect for serving a crowd.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Additional Time 10 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
    Course Recipes
    Cuisine Dessert
    Servings 24
    Calories 159 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Filling

    • 8-10 ripe plums sliced
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1/2 cup cherry preserves

    Cinnamon Sugar

    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 4 tablespoons sugar

    Pie Dough

    • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 sticks butter cold and cut up into small cubes
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/2 cup ice water

    Instructions
     

    • To make the crust start with combining the flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor
    • Add butter and pulse just enough to incorporate. About 10 pulses.
    • Slowly add water while processing just enough until the dough comes together.
    • Take out the dough and split it in two.
    • Flatten and wrap each piece in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
    • Combine sliced plums and 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar in a large bowl. Stir well and cover and let rest while the dough sets.
    • Roll out dough on a floured surface, (both pieces) and place in a 15 by 10 inch jelly roll pan. 
    • Poke the bottom crust a few times with a fork.
    • Spread cherry preserve mixture all over the dough.
    • Arrange plums 
    • Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar
    • Brush a little melted butter on the edges of the crust
    • Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes to an hour.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool. Serve as is or with a little vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on the side.

    Notes

    This crust part of the recipe is enough for 2 regular pie crusts. I use both for this large sheet pan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Andrea

      November 18, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      How large is the pan you use?

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      • Patti Estep

        November 19, 2021 at 6:05 am

        Andrea, the one I used is a large jelly roll pan and measures about 15 in by 10 inches.  

        Reply
    2. Maryann

      December 06, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      The dough is divided in two before refrigeration. When rolled out is only half of it used or is it all used in one pan?

      thanks,

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 07, 2019 at 6:45 am

        Maryann, you'll need to use both pieces of dough. I just find it easier to roll out that way because it is such a large pan. You really don't need to split it into two pieces. Sorry if that would confusing and thanks for letting me know. I'll edit the post to explain.

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