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Time To Make the Pies!

November 25, 2015 By Carole

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Today, because it’s the day before Thanksgiving.

Today, because I know that lots of people across the country are making pie.

Today, because in the last week I have had 5 different people ask me how I make my pie crust.

Today, because I am swamped with stuff I have to do.

Today, I am sharing a post from 2007 – the one where I posted my pie crust recipe.

Pie Crust 101.

Homemade pie crust is easy and there is no need to be intimidated. It’s only a little more effort than the premade kind and it’s so much better that I promise it’s worth it.

Honest.

I made 4 batches yesterday in 45 minutes. And today those pie crusts will be rolled and stretched and turned into 5 delicious pies: apple, pumpkin, mincemeat, cranberry pecan, and chocolate cream.

There is nothing, but nothing, like a homemade pie made with love.

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  1. Kim says

    November 25, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I put a little bit of Vodka in my pie crust. I saw this on America’s Test Kitchen once and what it does is make the pie more pliable but not too wet. Works great!

  2. Bonny says

    November 25, 2015 at 7:23 am

    This is just what I need today! I’m starting two pumpkin pies in just a few minutes so your timing is great. Thanks!

  3. margene says

    November 25, 2015 at 8:27 am

    May your Thanksgiving pies be the BEST EVER!! XOX

  4. Debbie says

    November 25, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Your pie crust recipe is that same one my Grandmother used and passed on to me! I’ll be making pies today too!

  5. Bridget says

    November 25, 2015 at 9:07 am

    PIE = YUM!

  6. Patty says

    November 25, 2015 at 9:35 am

    You almost make me think I wouldn’t have to put them in the trash when I was done mixing! 🙂 Have fun today!

  7. Jo says

    November 25, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Over the years, I have seen so many different tricks to make piecrust (loved the add vodka), but have concluded the only real trick is the mojo and love you bring to it!

  8. Marcy says

    November 25, 2015 at 10:51 am

    I’m making pies today, too, with my two youngest granddaughters, while their older sister (13) goes under the knife for a knee repair. Mostly to keep the younger ones occupied while mom and dad worry at the hospital! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

  9. Donna says

    November 25, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    I bet your house smells wonderful today! Have a great “Thanksgiving Eve” Carole.

  10. Vicki says

    November 25, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Mmmmm! Rusty will be making pies this afternoon — pumpkin & apple. I’ll be making one tomorrow for our Thanksgiving brunch — LEEK! 🙂

  11. Manise says

    November 25, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Used your recipe above today and am making my own pie crust this year! Pie making tonight ( apple and pumpkin) when all is quiet and I can hear myself think.

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