Apple Pie Crust

Ok, let's get started! Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions. Once you have completed these steps, click on the hyperlink at the bottom of the page for the Apple Pie Filling Recipe. 

Ingredients for Apple Pie Crust

Pie Crust Ingredients

This recipe calls for:

2 cups all-purpose flour

I teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

6 tablespoons butter

6 tablespoons shortening

6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

hint: If this is your first time making this pie crust, make a double batch to be sure you have enough crust. 

Utensils for Apple Pie

Pie Crust Utensils

For this recipe you will need:

1 Mixing Bowl

Rolling pin

Knife

Measuring spoons

Measuring Cups

Dough Blender (in picture, I know, it sounds electric, but it isn't)

Cutting Board

9 inch Pie Pan (smaller is ok, but no bigger)

Pie Crust Mix

First Step: Mixing the Pie Crust Ingredients

Warm the butter in the microwave until it is soft, but not melted.

Mix in a large bowl:

2 cups all-purpose flour

I teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

Then cut in using the dough blender:

6 tablespoons butter

6 tablespoons shortening

6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

Pie Crust Dough

This is What your pie dough should look like once you are finished mixing.

Wrap Pie Crust Dough

Second Step: Chill the Pie Dough

Wrap your pie crust in plastic wrap. Then place in refrigerator for 20 or more minutes, while you make the pie filling. 

Time to Make the Pie Filling