Brushing the bottom of the pie crust with egg white before adding the filling will help create a protective layer and prevent the bottom crust from going soggy.Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing so the filling has time to gel together.If you notice corners of the leaves are starting to burn, tent the top of the pie with foil. Make sure to use a pie shield to cover the edges.If the maple leaves become too soft while you’re working with them, freezing the assembled pie just before you bake it will help preserve the maple leaves shape when baked.Make sure all the maple leaf decorations are frozen solid before you handle them so they don’t melt as you work.Bake until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden. Make a crust shield with foil to cover the outer edges. Brush the top lightly with egg wash, try to avoid the tips of the maple leaves.Add frozen maple leaves to the top of the pie in concentric circles, overlapping each one just slightly to cover the filling.Make sure to pour all the juices into the pie as well. Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles (Image 3) for the neater look when cut, or simple dump the pie filling in.Once the bottom crust has been prepared and frozen, poke holes on the bottom and side with a fork and brush the inside of the bottom crust with egg white.
Apple pie with criss cross top how to#
How to assemble the pie for baking Preparing the apple pie for baking
➤ See my post on How to make Pie Crust for step by step instructions of exactly how to make pie crust, not just 1 but 3 different ways. Or try a simpler top crust using star shape cutouts like this Mixed Berry Pie. However, if you don’t have a pie crust stamp or would rather skip the leaves, simply roll the top crust out into a circle instead for a more traditional top crust.
Apple pie with criss cross top plus#
It may look intimidating, but I promise you the level of difficulty is easy plus a dash of patience. It is made up of about 55 to 60 maple leaves, cut out using a pie crust stamp and frozen solid before using. The top crust for this pie is quite special.
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