Flaky pastry is the best showcase for your homemade pie.
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This is especially good with a chocolate-pecan pie recipe. Rich! For more special occasions, pecans halves can be pressed into the rim of the crust before baking.
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Crumb crusts can be made from chocolate or vanilla cookies, graham crackers, or gingersnaps. See our Photo Tutorial for tips.
If you need a vegan crust or a trans-fat & cholesterol-free pastry, try an oil-based pie crust. Use a neutral-flavored oil or nut oil.
Learn how to weave a bakery-perfect lattice for your next fruit pie.
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Whether you prefer flaky crusts or crispy ones, pie-making is all about technique. Learn tricks of the trade in our Advice article.
Some bakers cook part of their fruit filling on the stovetop to thicken it, and then stir in the rest of the fruit before baking the pie. Whether you pre-cook your filling or not, fruit pies need a long, slow bake. Get tips in our Photo Tutorial.
Woven lattices are a great way to dress up your pies. All you need is chilled pie dough, a sharp paring knife, and a little practice.
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