Lattice topped pies look so fancy that we think they are hard to make. In fact they are easy! Here’s Dave’s method to make a pie with a lattice top crust.
Make the pie as usual and be sure the bottom crust edges extend over the top of the pie plate.
1 Moisten the top of the bottom crust.
Moisten Bottom Crust with Water
Roll out the pie dough for the top crust into a circle about 3 inches larger than your pie plate.
Cut Strips for Top
Cut into strips about 3/4 inch wide.
Strips All Cut and Ready to Use
Lay strips horizontally on top the filling and leave about an inch overlapping the rim. Here Dave is laying the horizontal rows.
Dave Laying Horizontal Strips
Lay All Horizontal Strips First
Pull back every other strip on right edge. Lay a vertical strip cross-wise and fold the horizontal strips back over.
Lay Down the First Cross-WIse Row
Now switch and work from right to left. Lift alternating horizontal strips up, lay a vertical, fold back.
Pull Strips Back for Next Row
Go to the next strip on the left and repeat.
Fold Every Other Strip Back and Lay Cross-Wise
When the pie top is full it should look like a criss cross.
Top of Pie with Crust Strips
See how the strips hang over the top of the rim. Dave will seal and remove these next.
Top Crust Strips Hang Over Edge
Take a fork and push down on the pie crust on top of the rim.
Use a Fork to Seal Lattice Crust
Cut the excess crust off the edge of the pie plate.
Remove Excess Crust
If you like, moisten the top of the pie with milk and sprinkle sugar on top.
Sprinkle with Milk and Sugar
Crust All Made
PIe Ready to Bake
Bake.
Peach Raspberry Pie with Lattice Crust All Done!
Enjoy!
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