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Apple-Pomegranate Slab Pie

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 10, 2021
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Spiced apples and sweet pomegranate seeds unite in this pretty pie that easily feeds a crowd.

Apple-Pomegranate Slab Pie

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 2 hr 10 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

Filling

  • 12 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 4 lb)
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Juice of 2 oranges (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds

Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400° F. On well-floured surface, roll 1 pie crust to 16 x 12-inch rectangle. Roll pastry onto rolling pin; unroll into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan. Press pastry in bottom and up sides of pan.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, toss apples, 1 1/3 cups sugar, the cardamom, salt, orange peel and vanilla. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and orange juice. Add to fruit mixture; stir to combine. Spoon filling evenly into pastry-lined pan. Scatter pomegranate seeds over filling.
  • Step 
    3
    On well-floured surface, roll second pie crust to 15 x 11-inch rectangle. Place over filling. Fold top crust over bottom crust to seal, crimping edge slightly with fingers. With small knife, cut slits or decorative shapes in top crust. Brush top crust with whipping cream; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust. Cool on cooling rack at least 45 minutes before serving. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition

260 Calories
7g Total Fat
1g Protein
48g Total Carbohydrate
29g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
210mg
9%
Potassium
135mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
16%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
29g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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