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    To make a pie, you’ll need a pastry crust, a filling, and a baking dish. Here’s a basic guide:

    Ingredients:

    For the pie crust:

    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

    1 teaspoon salt

    1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

    1/2 cup ice water

    For the filling (example - apple pie):

    6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

    1/2 cup sugar

    1/4 cup all-purpose flour

    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

    Instructions:

    1. Make the pie crust:

    Mix dry ingredients:

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

    Cut in butter:

    Add cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.

    Add water:

    Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

    Form dough:

    Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    1. Prepare the filling:

    Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine apple slices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.

    1. Assemble the pie:

    Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a 12-inch circle.

    Transfer to pie plate: Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges.

    Add filling: Pour the apple filling into the pie crust, mounding slightly in the center.

    Dot with butter: Sprinkle the butter pieces on top of the filling.

    Crimp edges: Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, crimping to seal.

    Cut slits: Make a few small slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.

    1. Bake:

    Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    Bake: Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

    Cool: Let the pie cool completely before serving.

    Variations:

    Different fillings:

    You can substitute the apple filling with other options like blueberry, cherry, peach, pumpkin, or custard.

    Top crust designs:

    Decorate the top of your pie with decorative lattice strips or a simple leaf design.

    Flavor enhancements:

    Add spices like cardamom, ginger, or lemon zest to your filling depending on the fruit you choose.