I first developed this gluten-free and egg-free pie crust for my Nourishing Meals cookbook, and it has remained a favorite ever since. The deep-dish apple pie it supports is one of those classic, crowd-pleasing recipes that feels comforting and familiar while still being accessible for many different dietary needs. The secret to its tender, flaky texture lies in using the superfine flours listed below—these are ground much more finely than standard gluten-free flours. I like the ones from Authentic Foods, which you can order online or sometimes find at local health food stores.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
1 cups
superfine brown rice flour
1 cups
superfine sweet rice flour
½ cups
quinoa flour
(or millet flour)
1 teaspoons
sea salt
16 tablespoons
organic palm shortening
12 tablespoons
water
Filling
8 large
apples
peeled and thinly sliced
¾ cups
coconut sugar
2 tablespoons
tapioca flour
2 teaspoons
cinnamon
½ teaspoons
ground nutmeg