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Published: Nov 13, 2020 · Modified: Nov 13, 2023 by prettydeliciouslife · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Gluten Free Pie Crust with an Apple Chai Filling Recipe

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Homemade Chai Spiced Apple Pie with a Homemade Gluten Free Pie Crust is the perfect two-for-one recipe to have on hand the next time you want to bake a pie with homemade pie crust from scratch. The easy gluten-free pie crust recipe also works perfectly for any other pie recipe you'd like to make. From pumpkin pie to chicken pot pie or even quiche, it makes the most deliciously perfect pie crust every time.

This homemade gluten-free pie crust is just as delicious & simple to make as traditional pie crust. In fact, this recipe is adapted from an old family recipe & swaps out traditional flour for gluten free flour. It also uses butter instead of the lard that old school traditional pie crusts tended to use, but it still makes for an incredibly flaky crust. 

If you're looking for more delicious gluten free desserts, you might like this easy Paleo Apple Crisp recipe or these Gluten Free Apple Pie Bars.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • It uses simple ingredients. This simple gf pie crust recipe uses pantry staple ingredients like gluten free all purpose flour, cold water & butter.
  • It tastes like traditional pie crust. Just because it's gluten free doesn't mean it isn't the best pie crust you've ever had!
  • It's perfect for any pie. You can make any sweet or savory pies you'd like using this recipe.

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Gluten Free Pie Crust & Apple Chai Spice Filling Ingredients

For the Crust

  • Butter. Make sure your butter is still cold. This is a very important step.
  • Gluten Free Flour: I like Cup4Cup or Bob's Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour blend for this recipe.
  • Kosher salt
  • Ice-Cold Water

For the Filling

  • Apples. I like to use a mix of sweet Cortland and tart Granny Smith apples.
  • White cane sugar. This is most traditionally used, however you can also use granulated monkfruit if you prefer.
  • Chai spices & cinnamon. You can use a premade chai spice mix or make your own using ¼ teaspoon each of ginger, nutmeg, clove, allspice & cardamom.
  • Kosher salt
  • Gluten Free Flour: I like Cup4Cup or Bob's Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour blend for this recipe.
  • Butter. Make sure your butter is still cold. This is a very important step.

Expert Tips & Tricks to Review Before Baking

  • While making the crust, make sure your butter is COLD for best results.
  • Do not overwork the dough. Kneed it until it is just held together, then stop.
  • If the dough is too wet, add a bit more flour. Conversely, if too dry add a bit more butter not exceeding 1 cup total & cold water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Do not skip chilling the dough. This helps it to hold its shape & avoid sticking when rolling it out.
  • Flour your surface & rolling pin well to avoid sticking. Use a pie mat if possible.
  • If you are baking an apple pie, prepare the filling the night before. This helps the apples to sweat their juices out and ensures the pie bakes evenly.
  • Note that if you are making a pie that requires a top crust, you will want to double this recipe.
  • Having pie weights handy is helpful for pre-baking the crust before adding filling.

Gluten Free Pie Crust Step by Step Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift 2 cups of gluten free flour, then mix in salt.
  2. Cut in butter using two knives. Make sure your butter is COLD! Cross cut in the butter to break down any lumps. Be mindful not to overwork the dough.
  3. Add in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough holds together. If you added too much water, just add a bit more flour and vice versa until a smooth dough ball forms. It is easiest to mix and kneed this dough with your hands.
  4. Divide dough into two parts and allow to chill at least 1 hour.
  5. When you are ready to roll out the dough, ensure your surface and rolling pin are WELL floured, and make sure you have enough extra flour on hand in case the dough gets sticky.
  6. Roll out dough balls completely, then roll back onto your rolling pin and drape over a pre-greased pie pan.

Apple Chai Filling & Baking Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling the night before. If you are able, I highly recommend preparing the apple pie filling ahead. This allows the apples the opportunity to lose some of their juices so your pie won't become soggy.
  2. Peel, core, and slice your apples. Add to a large mixing bowl, then cover with gluten free flour, monkfruit, salt, and spices.
  3. With your hands, mix and toss apple slices to fully cover in cinnamon sugar mixture. Set aside in the fridge, ideally overnight.
  4. Bake the pie. When you are ready to bake the pie, pre-heat oven to 350F. Pre-bake crust for 15 minutes. This step isn't necessary but I found it helped my crust bake evenly. Make sure you have pie weights for this step!
  5. Once crust is pre-baked, crank oven up to 450F. Add filling to pie crust, top with butter pieces and then top with top crust layer. Traditionally, I make one layer of crust to drape over top of the pie and I will poke holes in it using a fork.
  6. Bake pie for 15 minutes at 450F, then lower the heat to 350F, cover in foil and bake for 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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Gluten Free Pie Crust with an Apple Chai Filling Recipe

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Homemade Chai Spiced Apple Pie with a Homemade Gluten Free Pie Crust is the perfect two-for-one recipe to have on hand the next time you want to bake a pie with homemade pie crust from scratch. The easy gluten-free pie crust recipe also works perfectly for any other pie recipe you'd like to make. From pumpkin pie to chicken pot pie or even quiche, it makes the most deliciously perfect pie crust every time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Inactive Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • ⅔ - 1 cup butter cold
  • 2 cups gluten free flour sifted
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoon cold water

For the Filling

  • 8 medium apples I always use a mixture of Cortland + Granny Smith
  • 1 cup granulated monkfruit
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon clove
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon gluten free flour
  • 4 tablespoon butter
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Instructions
 

For the Gluten Free Pie Crust

  • In a large mixing bowl, sift 2 cups of gluten free flour, then mix in salt.
  • Cut in butter using two knives. Make sure your butter is COLD! Cross cut in the butter to break down any lumps. Be mindful not to overwork the dough.
  • Add in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough holds together. If you added too much water, just add a bit more flour and vice versa until a smooth dough ball forms. It is easiest to mix and kneed this dough with your hands.
  • Divide dough into two parts and allow to chill at least 1 hour.
  • When you are ready to roll out the dough, ensure your surface and rolling pin are WELL floured, and make sure you have enough extra flour on hand in case the dough gets sticky.
  • Roll out dough balls completely, then roll back onto your rolling pin and drape over a pre-greased pie pan.

For the Filling

  • Peel, core, and slice your apples. Add to a large mixing bowl, then cover with gluten free flour, monkfruit, salt, and spices.
  • With your hands, mix and toss apple slices to fully cover in cinnamon sugar mixture. Set aside in the fridge, ideally overnight.

For Baking

  • When you are ready to bake the pie, pre-heat oven to 350F. Pre-bake crust for 15 minutes. This step isn't totally necessary but I found it helped my crust bake evenly. Make sure you have pie weights for this step.
  • Once crust is pre-baked, turn oven up to 450F. Add filling to pie crust, top with butter pieces and then top with top crust layer. Traditionally, I make one layer of crust to drape over top of the pie and I will poke holes in it using a fork.
  • Bake pie for 15 minutes at 450F, then lower the heat to 350F, cover in foil and bake for 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Notes

I used the original recipe measurements to write this recipe, but ultimately I ended up doubling the recipe in the end. I had a bit more dough than necessary but I wanted a nice, thick crust. You do not have to double this recipe, but I would recommend doing so if you have a larger pie pan.
When you're making the crust, do your best not to over work the dough and make sure your butter is COLD. The original recipe called for Crisco, but that certainly is not gut friendly and butter worked out very well as a substitute. I also recommend preparing your gluten free apple pie filling the night before. This way the apples can "sweat" their juices out, making for a pie that bakes evenly and doesn't get soggy. Don't skip chilling your dough! Especially since we're using butter, not Crisco, you really want to make sure the dough is nice and cold when you roll it out so you don't run into loads of sticking incidents. If you have pie weights, pre-bake the crust at 350F for about 15 minutes. This step isn't necessary, but I found it helpful.
 
  • While making the crust, make sure your butter is COLD for best results.
  • Do not overwork the dough. Kneed it until it is just held together, then stop.
  • If the dough is too wet, add a bit more flour. Conversely, if too dry add a bit more butter not exceeding 1 cup total & cold water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Do not skip chilling the dough. This helps it to hold its shape & avoid sticking when rolling it out.
  • Flour your surface & rolling pin well to avoid sticking. Use a pie mat if possible.
  • If you are baking an apple pie, prepare the filling the night before. This helps the apples to sweat their juices out and ensures the pie bakes evenly.
  • Note that if you are making a pie that requires a top crust, you will want to double this recipe.
  • Having pie weights handy is helpful for pre-baking the crust before adding filling.
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