Rustic Apple Pie Crust

Gradually add water and vanilla tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.

Rustic apple pie crust.

Gently stir in apples. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. In medium bowl mix 1 2 cup sugar the cornstarch and cinnamon. 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.

The crust was incredibly easy to make and the filling is just like regular fruit filling for any pie or crumble crisp. We topped our rustic apple pie with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream. One thing i learned about homemade pie crust is that you need to keep the ingredients cold especially butter. Brush crust edge with water.

How to make an easy rustic apple pie pie crust. In a large bowl combine flour sugar and salt. Not sure why i was so intimidated before. Fold crust edge over filling to form 2 inch border pleating crust as necessary.

Brush the apples with the melted preserves. This rustic apple pie tasted that much better because i knew the work that went into it haha. Spoon apple mixture onto center of crust spreading to within 2 inches of edge. 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.

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. This free form apple dessert often referred to as a rustic tart is super easy because it starts with a refrigerated pie crust. Like an apple pie without the pan it consists of a thin layer of cinnamon scented apples atop a buttery flaky crust. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.

Dot the tops of the pies with chunks of the butter. Purchased piecrust dough is a convenient time saver. Fold over the edges of each crust so that it covers 2 to 3 inches of the apple mixture. Cut in butter until crumbly.

This free form french apple tart is something the french might throw together au pif or by feel. Begin by preparing the pie crust. No need to be artistic the more rustic the better. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.