# What You'll Need:
→ Pie
01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, crimping the edges as desired.
03 - Pour 1 1/2 cups water into the prepared pie crust.
04 - In a mixing bowl, blend 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour until well mixed.
05 - Sprinkle the sugar-flour mixture evenly across the water in the pie crust.
06 - Drizzle 1 teaspoon vanilla extract on top and add a pinch of salt.
07 - Slice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter into thin pats and arrange evenly across the surface.
08 - Place the pie on the lower oven rack and bake for 30 minutes at 400°F.
09 - Lower oven temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
10 - Remove the pie and let cool completely to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to slicing for optimal texture.
