how to make pie

To make a basic fruit pie from scratch, start by preparing the pie dough and fruit filling. Here is a simple step-by-step summary:

1. Make or prepare pie dough (or use store-bought). Chill the dough before rolling.
2. Prepare 6 cups of fruit (such as berries, peaches, or apples). Toss with sugar to taste and let sit.
3. Stir in some flour to thicken the filling.
4. Roll out half the dough and place in a pie plate for the bottom crust. Chill again to keep dough cold.
5. Pour the fruit filling over the bottom crust.
6. Roll out the remaining dough for the top crust. Lay it over the filling, trim excess, and crimp or pinch edges to seal.
7. Cut a few slits in the top crust for steam vents and brush with egg wash for color.
8. Chill the assembled pie for 20 minutes.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 10 minutes, then lower heat to 375°F and bake for about 60 minutes until filling bubbles and crust is golden.
10. Let cool at least 2 hours before serving.

For the crust, use cold ingredients and work quickly to keep it flaky. You can also blind bake the crust if desired to prevent sogginess. For apple pie, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and brown sugar are common additions. Would any specific pie type or detailed recipe be helpful? I have instructions for pie dough, fruit pies, and meat pies as well. This overview covers the core process for making a homemade pie from scratch, with a flaky crust and delicious filling.