All About Pies

 

Who doesn’t love a delicious pie? Apple, pumpkin, peanut butter, all pies are delicious! If you are looking to understand pies a little more, then you have come to the right place. Knowing how to make pie is a skill that everyone should know! Not all pies are the same, but we’re going to do our best to tell you everything we know about pies!

Fresh Berry Pie

There is one type of pie that none of us can forget about, it’s fresh berry pie! There are lots of ways in which you can make berry pies. 

 

• Blueberry Pie
• Strawberry Pie
• Cherry Pie
• Blackberry Pie
• Rhubarb Pie

 

For most pies, you can use fresh-picked fruits! Check the recipe to see if you should use frozen fruit or not. 

Types of Pie Crusts

Believe it or not, but there is not only one recipe for the pie crust out there. There are several options for pie crust out there, you just have to know which crust works best for you! You cannot have a good pie without a good pie crust. 

Having the right crust is important, to ensure your pie tastes the best! Luckily, there are many options out there, when it comes to the types of pie crusts. 

Flaky Pie Crust – This is where the pie crust is a little flaky and comes apart easily, but it is still very delicious! 

Decorative Pie Crust – Some people have amazing talent and decorate their pie crust! 

Store-Bought Pie Crust – You can buy a pie crust from the store! You can use it to make your very own pie at home.

Homemade Pie Crust – Depending on your heritage, you may have a pie crust recipe that awaits you from family. 

Single Pie Crust – This is best known as a pie crust that will be used as the bottom crust of a pie. A bottom crust usually uses more dough than a top crust. 

Double Pie Crust – A double crust pie is a pie that’s made with both a bottom and a top crust. 

Lattice Top Pie Crust – Also known as weaving a pie crust is a fancy way of adding a little decor to your pie crust. 

Graham Cracker – Not all pie crust is made out of dough, some pie crusts are made with a graham cracker crust. Graham cracker crusts are made of graham crackers crumbs, butter, sugar, and spices.

How to Bake a Pie

When it comes to cooking a pie in the oven, it’s a simple process. Your oven will be set to around 350 degrees. 

 

Most people put their pie on a cookie sheet to help give it some stability (this is a matter of preference though). A pie that’s around 9 inches big will take around 15 to 20 minutes to cook. Use oven mitts to pull the pie out of the oven. 

 

Make sure you place the pue on the bottom rack of the oven when you’re baking it. 

 

How to Cool a Pie

Are you trying to cool a pie? Keep the pie on the counter for around 30 minutes after you take it out of the oven. After it’s cooled to room temperature, you can put the pie in the fridge to help get it cool.

What is Blind Baking?

If you are new to baking and don’t know what blind baking is, that’s when you pre-bake the pie without the filling. The temperature should be about 350 degrees for 10 to 20 minutes. 

How Do I Cover a Pie?

After a pie is done baking and cooled down, you may need to cover it. Take a dinner plate and put it over the pie. You can then wrap the entire pie, using aluminum foil or plastic wrap. The dinner plate helps to protect the pie. This is a great hack for when you need to transport a pie from one place to another. 

Here is how I made, it with a few simple steps so you can make it in your own air fryer,

 

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