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If you’re looking to make a delicious apple pie, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe with orange zest is sure to be a crowd pleaser. And for those who are struggling with a pie crust, fear not, we have some helpful tips for you.

Apple Pie Recipe with Orange Zest

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. orange zest
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out pie crust and place in 9-inch pie plate.
3. In a large bowl, mix sliced apples, sugar, flour, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour mixture into pie crust.
4. Cut butter into small pieces and sprinkle over the top of the apple mixture.
5. Cover pie with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
7. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Pie Crust Dilemma

For those of you struggling with a pie crust, here are a few tips:

• Use cold butter and water.
• Handle the dough as little as possible to prevent it from becoming tough.
• Roll the dough out on a floured surface, flipping it over every so often to prevent it from sticking.
• Trim the excess dough from the edges of the pie plate, leaving a little extra to crimp the edges.
• Brush the crust with an egg wash before baking for a golden brown finish.

So there you have it – a delicious apple pie recipe and some helpful tips for making the perfect crust. Happy baking!