Pie Recipes

Apple pie is one of those all-American desserts that is perfect any time of the year but is especially good during the fall months when you can take advantage of an abundant apple harvest.

If you want to make homemade pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie ahead of time, it is alright as long as you use the proper storage method. Also, leftover homemade pumpkin pie needs to be stored properly to keep it fresh as long as possible. See when to refrigerate and when to freeze.

This traditional homemade pumpkin pie is made from scratch with homemade puree. Homemade pumpkin puree can also be used in any pumpkin recipe calling for canned pumpkin. To substitute homemade puree, use 1 3/4 cups of pumpkin puree in place of a 15 oz. can of pumpkin.

There is nothing like a homemade pumpkin pie to share with family and friends. Learning the proper steps on how to make pumpkin pie from scratch is well worth the effort, for no shortcut method can match the flavor and texture of homemade pumpkin pie.

Tips The following tips may assist in a more successful pie making experience or help you with some problem areas. Dry Dough: If the dough is dry and does not stick together when pinching a small piece of between your fingers, add more ice water.

Made in several varieties that include both chicken and turkey, this soup is a savory version of the original Pot Pie.

Much like the filling in a traditional Pot Pie, this soup provides all of the ingredients except the crust, making it taste much like the original Pot Pie.

Made from steel, plastic or wood, this utensil is designed for use in serving individual pieces of pie, quiche, tart, or any food item that is cut into wedge-shaped slices.

The outside covering of a pie that will serve as a wrapping to keep the ingredients contained within the dessert.

Small in size, this variety of winter squash is grown to make homemade pumpkin pies and a variety of foods containing the flesh of this squash.