Even the most basic recipes can have pitfalls, and apple pie is one of them—starting with the pie dough. Learn how to avoid soggy pie dough and achieve the perfect flaky texture, good for scores of different pies and other recipes both sweet and savory. We’ll also share tips on how to roll out pie dough and choose the best type of apples for your pie, as well as our picks for the best pie-making equipment. Once you’ve mastered the pie crust (and it won’t take long!), try your hand at three distinct styles of apple pie including our Deep-Dish Apple Pie, Dutch Apple Pie, and Apple-Cranberry Pie.