# What You'll Need:
→ Pie Components
01 - 1 unbaked nine-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 salt
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and allow to preheat fully.
02 - Arrange the unbaked pie crust in a nine-inch pie pan, crimping edges according to preference.
03 - Pour water directly into the prepared pie crust.
04 - In a mixing bowl, blend granulated sugar and all-purpose flour until uniform; sprinkle evenly over the water in the crust.
05 - Drizzle vanilla extract and add a pinch of salt over the mixture.
06 - Slice unsalted butter into thin pats and distribute evenly across the top.
07 - Place pie on the lower oven rack and bake for 30 minutes at 400°F.
08 - Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 20 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is softly set.
09 - Remove from oven; let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of two hours prior to slicing.
