How to make an easy rustic apple pie pie crust.
Rustic apple pie crust.
This free form french apple tart is something the french might throw together au pif or by feel.
Not sure why i was so intimidated before.
In a large bowl combine flour sugar and salt.
Gently stir in apples.
You can place all of the ingredients in the freezer for 5 10 minutes before beginning your prep if you have time.
Fold over the edges of each crust so that it covers 2 to 3 inches of the apple mixture.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Brush the apples with the melted preserves.
We topped our rustic apple pie with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Boost the nutrition and flavor even further by adding 1 4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries to the fruit mixture.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Purchased piecrust dough is a convenient time saver.
Spoon apple mixture onto center of crust spreading to within 2 inches of edge.
Like an apple pie without the pan it consists of a thin layer of cinnamon scented apples atop a buttery flaky crust.
Fold crust edge over filling to form 2 inch border pleating crust as necessary.
In a large bowl combine the apples with 1 2 cup of the brown sugar the cornstarch lemon juice and cinnamon.
Brush crust edge with water.
Begin by preparing the pie crust.
This rustic apple pie tasted that much better because i knew the work that went into it haha.
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 apple dessert often referred to as a rustic tart is super easy because it starts with a refrigerated pie crust.
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.
Dot the tops of the pies with chunks of the butter.
In medium bowl mix 1 2 cup sugar the cornstarch and cinnamon.
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.
Gradually add water and vanilla tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
No need to be artistic the more rustic the better.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.