Here's another "think outside the pan idea" along the lines of how we make muffins. There are a couple pies we make every holiday season that are huge hits around here, namely pecan and coconut cream. Since one pie would be decimated in a blink, we've started making our pies in 9 X 13 baking pans. Here's why:
Square pieces are easier to serve,
Folks that like crust can get an edge, other get an inside piece.
The crust doesn't get too brown.
The crust doesn't have to be as pretty.
Double the filling fits into about 1.5 single crusts.
The crust can be patted into place rather than rolled out on another board that you then have to clean up.
We've been doing that lately too! Such a good idea, isn't it? We have 5 littles ones ages 7 and under, and #6 is due in March...BUT 5 of those (including new baby) 6 are boys, and some of them eat more then daddy...especially when it comes to dessert!!
I never get over how creative you are! I would do this in a heartbeat, but my oldest daughter is our pie maker, and she enjoys creating beautiful and delicious masterpieces! I don't think this would fulfill her creative, expressive bent! :) As long as I don't have to make them, just enjoy looking at them and eating them, I'm fine with that! :)
I'm going to have to try this one! With 9 kids, I understand how quickly the pies can disappear! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe've been doing that lately too! Such a good idea, isn't it? We have 5 littles ones ages 7 and under, and #6 is due in March...BUT 5 of those (including new baby) 6 are boys, and some of them eat more then daddy...especially when it comes to dessert!!
ReplyDeleteI never get over how creative you are! I would do this in a heartbeat, but my oldest daughter is our pie maker, and she enjoys creating beautiful and delicious masterpieces! I don't think this would fulfill her creative, expressive bent! :) As long as I don't have to make them, just enjoy looking at them and eating them, I'm fine with that! :)
ReplyDeleteI might have to taste test this creation before I make my final decision on the tip...got any pies I can nibble?
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