Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone.
When it comes to summer get togethers, there tend to be plenty of mouths to feed. So I’m a big fan of crowd recipes that feed multiple people, or allow you to make ahead and portion out as you like!
With cherries in season, there is no better time to make a simple Cherry Slab Pie. Slab pie is just pie made in a sheet pan with sides, which is a great option for making dessert for a bunch of people. It’s a bit more rustic, so you don’t really have to worry about perfecting your pie crust skills (it will still taste awesome!)
Ingredients:
Slab pie (serves 12):
- 8 cups fresh cherries, destemmed and pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- the juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 store bought refrigerated 9-inch pie crusts (2 packages)
- 1 egg, plus 1 tablespoon water, whisked
- granulated sugar, for garnish
Almond Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract