FIRST ya gotta get the pastry right! Here is a No Fail Short Crust
(honest, no fail)In US measurments, makes enough for 4 10" one crust pies, or a little more.

1 3/4 cups solid fat, ie Crisco
4 cups UN sifted flour
2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar (optional, leave it out for savory pie)
Cut the fat into the flour,salt, sugar mix.

Mix well in separate bowl:
1 Lg or med egg
1 Tbsp white or cider vinegar
1/2 cup cool water.
Mix well and add to the flour mixture. Mix with hands gently until a ball forms, just a tad bit more of flour might be necessary. Divide into fourths.

This dough freezes very well. Wrap in cling film or put in a plastic baggie and squeeze most of the air out.

Pie stuff later!