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Home » Recipe Type » Tarts & Pies » Easy No-Roll Pie Crust Apple Pie

Easy No-Roll Pie Crust Apple Pie

By: Rosemary Published: November 17, 2020

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This Easy No-Roll Pie Crust makes the perfect crust for any pie. Whether blind baked or filled with your favourite filling. Made with oil, this crust comes together in minutes. Why not try it with this delicious Apple Pie filling and crumb topping?

unbaked pie crust in a glass pie plate

I love making pies and tarts, my Mom was a big pie baker, my Dad’s favourite was Lemon Meringue. I think a good crust can either make or break a pie, the filling can be amazing but if that crust isn’t flaky or tastes off, there goes the long awaited dessert! The Pie.

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  • How to make it
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  • The difference between butter and oil in a crust
  • Should the crust be pre-baked?
  • How to blind or pre bake a pie
  • What does pre-cooking the apple filling do?
  • How to store it?
  • More Pie Crust Recipes
  • Easy No-Roll Pie Crust Apple Pie
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • FOR THE PIE CRUST
      • FOR THE APPLE PIE FILLING
      • FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING
    • Instructions 
      • FOR THE PIE CRUST
      • FOR THE APPLE FILLING
      • FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING
      • PUTTING IT TOGETHER
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

How to make it

In a small bowl whisk until combined the vegetable oil and milk.

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar and salt, make a well in the middle and add the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a fork or spatula until the flour is all moistened. It will be lumpy.

whisked milk & oil and flour mixed together in a white bowl

Add the mixture to your pie plate and gently flatten to evenly cover the plate. Chill for 30 minutes.

pie crust in pie plate before chilling

From here you can either blind bake your crust for a no bake pie, fill with your favourite filling and bake or why not bake this delicious Apple Pie?

While the dough is chilling, in a medium/large pot, melt the butter, then add the chopped apples, brown sugar and cinnamon, cook stirring often on medium heat, add the corn starch and continue to cook until thickened.

apple pie filling before and after cooking

Pour into the chilled pie crust, top with the crumb topping and bake. Let the pie cool completely, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

adding the filling and crumb topping to the crust

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    The difference between butter and oil in a crust

    Vegetable oil incorporates into the flour easier which makes it easier to spread. And you will still end up with a flaky delicious pie crust.

    Should the crust be pre-baked?

    I think it’s actually personal preference, I rarely pre bake my crusts, if you find that your dough doesn’t cook properly or is soggy, then yes you can bake it for about 15 minutes before adding the filling. The soggy dough occurs with a filling that includes some liquid.

    How to blind or pre bake a pie

    Prick the bottom of the crust well with a fork. Cover the bottom of the crust with parchment paper and add dried beans or pie weights on top, bake for approximately 20 minutes (if pie is not baked, then bake for an additional 5 – 10 minutes without the beans). If pre-baking for a fruit filling then bake for only 5-6 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove paper and beans, let cool if using for a no bake dessert, if not add the filling and continue baking.

    apple pie in the pie pan and a slice on a black plate with ice cream

    What does pre-cooking the apple filling do?

    I think cooking the apple filling slightly gives your pie a lovely caramel apple taste plus it prevents air space between the apples once the pie has been baked.

    How to store it?

    The baked pie can be kept covered with foil at room temperature for 1-2 days, or refrigerate covered for up to 4 days. If your house is on the warm side I would definitely keep it refrigerated. A baked completely cooled pie can be frozen. Cover well with foil and place in a freezer safe bag. It can be thawed at room temperature and heated in a low oven. It will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.

    More Pie Crust Recipes

    Italian Pie Crust Recipe

    Savory Pie Crust Recipe

    Brown Sugar Pie Crust

    Easy Homemade Pie Dough

    So if you are looking for an easier way to make your pie crust, then why not try this No-Roll Pie Crust and let me know how it goes. Enjoy!

    a slice of apple pie with ice cream on a black plate

    a slice of apple pie with ice cream on a black plate

    Easy No-Roll Pie Crust Apple Pie

    Rosemary Molloy
    This Easy No-Roll Pie Crust makes the perfect crust for any pie. Blind baked or filled with your favourite filling, this crust comes together in minutes.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Chilling Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 558 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    FOR THE PIE CRUST

    • ½ cup vegetable oil (I used corn oil) (100 grams)
    • 2 tablespoons milk (cold - I used 2%)
    • 1 ½ cups + 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour (203 grams)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    FOR THE APPLE PIE FILLING

    • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons butter (103 grams)
    • 3 large apples (eg gala, golden delicious, fuji) peeled and chopped into medium pieces. (or smaller if you prefer)
    • ½ cup brown sugar (packed) (110 grams)
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 ½ teaspoons corn starch

    FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING

    • 1 cup all purpose flour (130 grams)
    • ½ cup brown sugar (packed) (110 grams)
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 6 tablespoons butter (softened) (84 grams)

    Instructions
     

    FOR THE PIE CRUST

    • In a small bowl whisk until well combined the vegetable oil and milk. 
      In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar and salt, make a well in the middle and add the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a fork or spatula until the flour is all moistened. It will be lumpy.
      Place the mixture in an 8-9 inch (20-22 cm) pie plate and gently flatten to evenly cover the plate. Chill for 30 minutes.

    FOR THE APPLE FILLING

    • While the dough is chilling, in a medium/large pot, melt the butter, then add the chopped apples, brown sugar and cinnamon, cook stirring often on medium heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, then add the corn starch, stir to combine and continue to cook until thickened approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).

    FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING

    • In a small bowl combine the flour, brown sugar and salt, cut in the butter and mix to form coarse crumbs.

    PUTTING IT TOGETHER

    • At this point if you wish you can blind bake the pie for 5-7 minutes, and then pour the filling into the crust, top with the crumb topping, gently pressing down on the filling. Place the pie plate on a cookie sheet (just in case it should over flow) and bake for 35-40 minutes. If the top is browning too much after 20-25 minutes then cover with foil and continue to bake. Let cool before serving. Top with ice cream if desired.

    Notes

    To pre bake the crust, prick the bottom of the crust well with a fork. Cover the bottom of the crust with parchment paper and add dried beans or pie weights on top, bake for 5-6 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove paper and beans and fill with the filling, check the pie for doneness after 25-30 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 544IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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