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American Apple Pie

How to make a classic American Apple Pie from scratch with a double crust and brimming with just-sweet apples and a touch of cinnamon. A good apple pie is a wonderment and yes, this "is" a good one ... savor every single tender, flaky apple bite. Real Food, Fresh & Seasonal. An American Classic. Perfect for Thanksgiving & #PieDayFriday . Budget Friendly. Potluck & Party Friendly. Rave Reviews.

How to Make Flaky Tender Pie Crust

From just flour, fat, sugar, salt and water, we can create ethereal pie crusts that are flaky, tender and delicious. It's a skill, an art truly, worth mastering. Good pastry takes practice but tried-and-true pie crust tips can help and those that follow here have made the most difference in my own quest to make not just good, but great, pie crust. Along with the recipes for Flaky Tender Pie Crust and American Apple Pie , the tips below are the guidance of Anne Cori of Kitchen Conservatory , St. Louis' kitchen store and cooking school. Anne's own pastry sets a high bar, indeed. She shares her insight and skills so generously, I call her the 'Pastry Whisperer'. Prepare to bake the best pie crust you've EVER made! ~ Alanna (updated in 2010 with large photos!) HAPPY COOKS: Reader Testimonials "Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I'm 54 years old and have been baking most of my life but I never could bake a pie that I felt worthy of