Preheat the oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures that your pie bakes evenly and develops a beautiful golden crust.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt to create the base for your pie crust. Mix these dry ingredients well to ensure even distribution.
Add the grated butter into the flour mixture. Use a fork to fluff up the mixture, incorporating the butter without completely blending it in. You want small chunks of butter for a flaky texture.
Now, gradually add the ice-cold water, a tablespoon at a time, fluffing with the fork. This helps bring the dough together while keeping it light.
Once the dough starts to come together, gather it with your hands and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill it in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the fridge for at least an hour. This step is crucial for achieving a flaky crust.
After chilling, remove the dough from the fridge. On a floured surface, roll it out. Cut out circles about five inches in diameter, adjusting the size based on your fruit.
Sprinkle some crushed pistachios over each dough circle and press them down slightly. This will add a wonderful nutty flavor to each bite.
Re-roll any scraps and cut out small shapes like flowers or circles. These will be decorative touches for your pie.
Take your halved apricots or peaches and sprinkle a generous amount of sugar over each cut half. Press them back together to form the shape of the whole fruit.
Place the prepared fruit over the dough circles and carefully wrap the dough edges around the fruit. This creates a beautiful pocket for the filling.
Arrange each wrapped fruit in a muffin tin to help them hold their shape while baking.
Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. The aroma will be irresistible!
Once baked, allow them to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy your delightful creation!
