HOORAY! I did it! I think this may be my first ever successful fruit pie, as I usually end up with pie soup and a disintegrated bottom crust. Speaking of which, this was also my very first good pie crust. I watched Susan's how 2 video twice, then called your baking hotline and asked a few questions, and voila! Delicious, flaky crust. But back to the slab pie, what a masterpiece. Mine looked just like your photos (though slightly uglier), and the taste was perfect. The layer of crumbs (bran flakes) on the bottom is genius, and sucked up all the extra juice that usually ruins my pies. Who would ever have predicted that a recipe so basic could produce such a smashing result? Thanks a MILLION for leading me to my first pie triumph. You're very welcome - glad you enjoyed it! PJH

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