Blind baking is a step beyond parbaking, meaning the crust is fully baked before the filling is added. This is what you want to do for any pie filled with something that needs no further cooking. That ...

“Easy as pie” they say. But anyone who’s made pie before knows that starting out is not quite that easy. But once you get the hang of it, making pie becomes a joy. You simply need to learn the basic ...

This is our family’s favorite pie crust for ease of use with a flaky outcome. We use vegetable shortening for easy dough handling and maximum flakiness; unsalted butter adds rich flavor. Put flour, ...

Pie makes the world go ‘round — from tarte Tatin in France and crostatas in Italy to buko pie in the Philippines and Pasta Frola in South America. However, one could argue that no country has devoured ...

If your recipe calls for an empty, baked pie crust, you need to blind bake your dough. This just means baking your crust by ...

I have a confession to make: Despite my love of all things baking, I have yet to master the perfect pie. ‘Tis the season for harvest-y pies and Christmassy pies and all the wonderful fillings that can ...

Everyone loves a homemade pie but during the busy holiday season, it can be hard to find time to bake from scratch. Whether you’re hosting a party or attending a potluck, making a homemade pie is a ...