How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust

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It may look fancy, but weaving a lattice pie crust is actually pretty easy! Follow my step-by-step video tutorial for a gorgeous pie presentation.

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crust, Lattice Pie Crust, Pie

Servings:

Calories: 26kcal

Dust the work surface liberally with flour, and roll out half the pie dough to about 3 inches wider than the width of the pie dish.
Transfer the dough to the pie plate, and press it lightly into place, allowing any excess to drape over the sides of the pan.
Fill with pie filling.
Roll out the other half of the dough to about 3 inches wider than the width of the pie dish.
Cut the dough into strips.
Arrange half the strips over the pie, in parallel lines.
Fold every other strip up to about the mid-line of the pie.
Lay a strip over the middle of the pie, perpendicular to the others.
Fold the parallel strips back down, then fold up all the other strips.
Lay another perpendicular strip down, and repeat until all the strips have been used.
Trim any excess dough to about a 2-inch overhang.
Fold up the excess, pressing to adhere.
Crimp the edge of the pie.
Brush the pie with egg wash, and garnish with clear sparkling sugar, to garnish.
Bake according to recipe directions.

Be sure to keep your pie dough cold! If it starts to feel soft, stop what you're doing and pop it in the fridge or freezer to chill until firm.

If you're looking for something to serve with your pie, check out this old-fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream or this No-Churn Ice Cream.