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Apple pie evokes memories of Sunday afternoons surrounded by family. Time moves slowly, but that’s okay when you’re dishing up seconds while in the gentle embrace of a warm conversation. You’re comfortable, you’re content, you’re home, with a hearty slice of pie in front of you.

Pulling up a chair to embrace that familiar love and comfort comes easily. It’s as “easy as pie”. Fun fact: that's where that saying comes from. In fact, apple pie has become so synonymous with comfort and simplicity, it birthed a whole vocabulary of ease: "Easy as pie”, "pie in the sky" promising sweet rewards, and "finger in every pie", speaking to the irresistible urge to be part of something deliciously worthwhile.

But what's the secret to baking buttery, flaky pastry with sweet, cinnamon-spiced fruit bubbling underneath a picture-perfect lattice sprinkled with sugar? It lies not in the ingredients, but the right tools, wielded with purpose and precision.

The OXO Good Grips stainless-steel colander

Whether you’re rinsing apples or draining pasta, the elevated, non-slip handles of the OXO colander provide a firm and comfortable grip, even when handling large batches. Constructed with three feet at its base, it delivers stability in the sink and on the countertop, while the perforated design ensures fast and thorough draining.

The OXO Good Grips 3-piece assorted prep peeler set

The perfect set for all your peeling and prepping needs (with straight, serrated and julienne peelers) but particularly in the preparation of sweet apples for the perfect pie.

The OXO stainless-steel chef’s mandoline slicer 2.0

This tool features an angled Japanese steel blade and a top-view indicator window that makes switching between blade settings quick and seamless. You can create up to 21 different cuts using this slicer – and the perfect slices for your pie.

The OXO etched ginger and garlic grater

Perfect for ginger, garlic and lemon zest for your apple pie, this handheld grater is versatile and has an etched, sharp stainless-steel surface that’ll always come in handy in the kitchen.

The OXO 2-in-1 citrus juicer

Whether you’re juicing lemons for your pie or oranges for a delicious cocktail, the 2-in-1 citrus juicer can handle the task.

The OXO angled measuring cup

This angled measuring jug has a clever slanted surface that allows you to read measurements by looking straight down, so there is no need to fill, check, and adjust the amount of liquid you're measuring. For added convenience, it has a non-slip grip handle and is dishwasher safe. A must-have addition to your toolbox to complete your perfect apple pie.

The secret ingredient isn’t in your pantry, it’s in your toolbox.

Classic apple pie with home-made butter crust

Classic apple pie with home-made butter crust

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Recipe: Bianca Strydom

Photography: Shavan Rahim

Videography: Kaylene Sauls

OXO, distributed by Edison Stone and available at Woolworths, makes every kitchen task effortless with thoughtful design and Good Grips to fit perfectly in every hand. Through Edison Stone's dedication in South Africa, passionate cooks can discover innovative solutions that transform ordinary cooking into extraordinary experiences, making every cook feel right at home.

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