# What You'll Need:
→ Pie
01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 1 1/2 cups water
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
# Method:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, neatly crimping the edges.
03 - Pour 1 1/2 cups water directly into the prepared pie crust.
04 - In a mixing bowl, blend 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour until uniform, then sprinkle evenly across the water.
05 - Drizzle 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and add a pinch of salt over the surface.
06 - Slice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter into thin pats and distribute evenly over the filling.
07 - Transfer the pie to the lower rack of the oven. Bake for 30 minutes at 400°F.
08 - Lower the oven to 375°F and bake for a further 20 minutes. The crust should be golden and the filling mostly set, retaining a gentle jiggle in the center.
09 - Set pie aside to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours to achieve the optimal slicing consistency.
