Lattice
A woven crust looks
pretty and it’s useful, too:
The lattice design provides
ventilation so steam can
escape and the crust
won’t get soggy.
Crust
We like a mix of
butter and shortening
for pie crust: The butter
adds flavor and the shortening
makes the crust flaky and easy
to work with. Bake the pie on
a preheated baking sheet
to help the bottom crust
cook through.Juices
We used cornstarch
to thicken the juices, but
quick-cooking tapioca will
also work. Make sure your pie
is bubbling hot before you take
it out of the oven in order to
activate the thickener.
And let the pie cool before
you slice it so the
filling sets.