Pie & Tart Kit

A flaky crust needs cold butter, quick handling and the right dish. The Essentials cover classic pies; the Complete list adds a tart pan and lattice tools.

What you'll make: All-Butter Flaky Pie Dough, Classic Vanilla Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie Filling

7 essentials · 12 in the Complete kit · Reviewed October 23, 2026

Made with this kit: All-Butter Flaky Pie Dough

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Budget, Our pick and Premium choices for Pie & Tart Kit
Tool	Budget	Our pick	Premium
9-inch pie dish	Anchor Hocking 9.5-Inch Deep Glass Pie PlateClear glass lets you see when the bottom crust is golden.	LE TAUCI 9-Inch Ceramic Pie DishCeramic holds heat evenly for a crisp, golden bottom crust.	Emile Henry 9-Inch Deep Pie DishEmile Henry's deep French ceramic for tall fruit pies; goes to the table.
Rolling pin	French Rolling PinA tapered French pin that rolls evenly, for very little.	Muso Wood Sapele French Rolling PinDense sapele hardwood that stays smooth and doesn't warp.	J.K. Adams French Tapered Rolling PinSolid maple, made in Vermont: a pin for life.
Food processor	Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food ProcessorBlitzes graham crackers for crusts and cuts butter into pie dough.	Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food ProcessorBlitzes graham crackers for crusts and cuts butter into pie dough.	Cuisinart 14-Cup Food ProcessorA 14-cup workhorse for double crusts and even bread dough.

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How to use it

Keep the butter and water cold; stop mixing while you can still see pieces of butter.
Chill the shaped crust 30 minutes before baking so it doesn't shrink.
Blind bake with weights for custard and cream pies, then add the shields for the final bake.