• Lucas
• 03 May, 2026
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Should I Use a Metal or Glass Pan for a Crispier Pie Crust

You’ve done everything right. You followed the recipe from King Arthur Baking to the letter, chilled your butter, didn’t overwork the dough, and piled your apples high. Your pie looks magnificent coming out of the oven, a bubbling, golden-domed masterpiece. Then comes the moment of truth: you slice into it, and the first piece slumps onto the plate, revealing a pale, damp, and tragically limp bottom crust.