Rustic Apple Pie Crust

Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.

Rustic apple pie crust.

How to make an easy rustic apple pie pie crust. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f. No need to be artistic the more rustic the better. Brush crust edge with water.

We topped our rustic apple pie with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream. Dot the tops of the pies with chunks of the butter. Bake the tart in the center of the oven for 1 hour or until the apples are tender and golden and the crust is deep golden and cooked through. Brush the apples with the melted preserves.

You can place all of the ingredients in the freezer for 5 10 minutes before beginning your prep if you have time. In a large bowl combine flour sugar and salt. The crust was incredibly easy to make and the filling is just like regular fruit filling for any pie or crumble crisp. This free form french apple tart is something the french might throw together au pif or by feel.

Fold crust edge over filling to form 2 inch border pleating crust as necessary. This free form apple dessert often referred to as a rustic tart is super easy because it starts with a refrigerated pie crust. If you d like to keep strictly kosher when making this dessert for our hanukkah menu use walnut oil in place of butter and look for pie dough made with shortening and containing no lard. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Gradually add water and vanilla tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. One thing i learned about homemade pie crust is that you need to keep the ingredients cold especially butter. Spoon apple mixture onto center of crust spreading to within 2 inches of edge. In medium bowl mix 1 2 cup sugar the cornstarch and cinnamon.

Fold over the edges of each crust so that it covers 2 to 3 inches of the apple mixture. Purchased piecrust dough is a convenient time saver. We like the flavor combo of sweet golden delicious and tart granny smith apples but you can use any apple or combination of apples you like. Gently stir in apples.

Not sure why i was so intimidated before. This rustic apple pie tasted that much better because i knew the work that went into it haha. In a large bowl combine the apples with 1 2 cup of the brown sugar the cornstarch lemon juice and cinnamon. Boost the nutrition and flavor even further by adding 1 4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries to the fruit mixture.