Apple Pie (With Wild Hive Pie Crust)
This classic apple pie features a flaky, tender crust and a warmly spiced apple filling thickened with just a touch of Wild Hive All Purpose Flour. Made with our freshly milled Pastry Flour pie crust, this recipe delivers balanced sweetness, clean structure, and beautiful slice definition.
Before preparing the filling, we recommend completing our Classic Pie Crust recipe using Wild Hive Pastry Flour. That crust provides the flaky foundation that makes this apple pie exceptional.
View or print Pie Crust recipe HERE
View or print Apple Pie recipe HERE
Why This Recipe Works
A great apple pie depends on both structure and balance. In this recipe:
Pastry Flour creates a flaky, tender crust
All Purpose Flour lightly thickens the apple filling
Proper slicing and layering prevent excess moisture
Balanced spice enhances natural apple flavor
The result is a pie that holds together when sliced, with tender apples and a golden, crisp crust.
If you’ve already made our pie crust, this is the natural next step.
About the Flours
Wild Hive Pastry Flour provides the low-protein structure needed for a flaky crust, while our freshly milled All Purpose Flour gently thickens the filling without making it gummy. Together, they create balance — tender crust, clean slices, and well-set fruit.
In fruit pies, flour performance determines texture as much as flavor.
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