Flaky pastry crust Flaky pastry crusts are the most popular pie crusts in America. Conjure an image of a pumpkin pie, a lattice-topped apple pie or even one of those thick slab pies, and it’ll most ...

Apple pie filling Peel, core and slice the apples to about ¼- to ⅙-inch thick. In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, sugar, lemon juice, spices and salt.

Pie crust tips and tricks Use cold ingredients. Use cold butter and ice-cold water to ensure your butter doesn’t soften during handling. Visible bits of butter in the pastry is the objective.

On a floured work surface, roll one chilled dough disk until 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie dish, leaving a 1-inch overhang all around and trimming any excess.

LARD CRUST APPLE PIE Pie Crust 1-1/3 cups flour 1/2 cup lard, cut into small pieces and chilled 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons iced water In a large bowl, combine flour with lard, egg ...

Place the flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and zest of one orange in a food processor and pulse to combine. Cut three-fourths cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter into 1-inch cubes and add to the flour.