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Grasshopper Pie
Dessert

Pretty, Individual Grasshopper Pies For St. Patrick's Day

No, there are no insects involved in grasshopper pie.
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No, there are no insects involved in grasshopper pie. We're not sure why this mint-chocolate pie obtained the name it did, but we do know that these mint-green miniature pies are a festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The mason jars make it easy to transport the pie; simply screw on the tops and garnish the pies with whipped cream when you're ready to serve.

Crush Oreo cookies to create the chocolate pie crust, and top each jar with a hefty scoop of minty, marshmallowy filling. Garnish the mason jars with a tall peak of whipped cream, a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, and a mint leaf.

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Sweet and Savory Pie Recipes
Dessert

5 Traditional Pies For Pi Day

Happy 3.14, or Pi Day!
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Happy 3.14, or Pi Day! While some people observe the mathematical holiday with secret handshakes or memorization competitions, we couldn't think of a better way than by rounding up our best pie recipes. All of the desserts are different but delicious in their own right — click on to choose which celebratory pie you'll be making tonight.

Apple Pie Chicken Pot Pie Cherry Pie Sweet Potato Pie Pecan Pie
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Kid-Friendly Pie Recipes
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It's National Pi Day! 5 Pie Recipes Your Kids Can Eat to Celebrate!

It's the middle of Winter, and if you're anything like us, you're looking for any reason to turn another ho-hum day into a celebration.
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It's the middle of Winter, and if you're anything like us, you're looking for any reason to turn another ho-hum day into a celebration. So when we found out that today is National Pi Day, we couldn't think of a more fun way to celebrate than with one of our favorite desserts — pie. Invite your kids into the kitchen and get baking! From the classics to some more inventive concoctions, here are five pie recipes that are likely to appeal to even the smallest palates.

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Apple Pie Turkey Pot Pie Cranberry-Apple Hand Pies No-Bake Raspberry Nutella Pie Caramel Pecan Pie
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How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust | Video
baking

How to Make a Gorgeous Lattice Pie Crust

Your pie crusts are rolled out and filled with spiced apples, but what about the lattice?
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Your pie crusts are rolled out and filled with spiced apples, but what about the lattice? Decorating a pie with a lattice crust might seem out of reach — until now. Our detailed tutorial will have you weaving a masterpiece in practically no time. Really, it's easy as pie!

Cherry Pie in Pop Culture
nostalgia

Happy National Cherry Pie Day! Look Back at the Dessert in Pop Culture

National Cherry Pie Day is today, and even if the date didn't make it onto your calendars, we'll bet the dessert has made it onto your radar.
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National Cherry Pie Day is today, and even if the date didn't make it onto your calendars, we'll bet the dessert has made it onto your radar. That's because aside from being a delicious treat, the all-American favorite has popped up in pop culture for at least the past century. Celebrate by joining us in reliving songs, nursery rhymes, TV shows, and more that feature the sweet snack — perhaps while baking the pie even?

Vintage Ads Billy Boy Nursery Rhyme Twin Peaks Cherry Pie Songs George Washington
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How to Make Chicken Pot Pie
Cooking Basics

Chicken Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Dread cooking when it's cold outside?
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Dread cooking when it's cold outside? We've got a recipe for chicken pot pie that's sure to warm your house (not to mention your soul). This version — which comes courtesy of YumSugar host Brandi Milloy's grandma herself! — is ready to eat in under an hour. Watch the video to learn how to make everything, from the creamy chicken filling down to that perfectly golden, flaky pie crust. On Brandi: Active Basic top, Jessie Steele Apron and jewelry by Edward Avedis.

Brie and Fig Appetizer
Vegetarian

Forget the Pie and Make These Brie and Fig Bites Instead!

I don't know where I was or what I was looking for, but I stumbled upon a Joy the Baker recipe that sent my heart in a flutter of wild palpitations.
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I don't know where I was or what I was looking for, but I stumbled upon a Joy the Baker recipe that sent my heart in a flutter of wild palpitations. It involved puff pastry, brie, and preserves, and I knew I had to create my own version.

Instead of puff pastry, I opted to use pie crust. I envisioned creating little Pop-Tarts pastries, filled with brie and fig preserves. Rather than cut the rectangular shapes by hand, I used a round cookie cutter, because it makes for an easier, faster prep than measuring and hand-cutting the dough squares.

Pie dough thaws fast, so you really need to cut it quickly and throw the pieces back into the fridge to firm up before stuffing and closing them.

The round shape, fork crimping, and "X" on the top give the impression that these are miniature pies! Upon biting into the flaky, layered crust, the salty brie and sweet fig preserves ooze out. It was everything my fluttering heart had hoped for, and these bites disappeared quicker than they were made. Now it's your turn to make these adorable brie bites.

Bourbon Pecan Pie
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The Only Pecan Pie You'll Ever Want to Make

During the holiday season, there's no question as to what pie my family will be making: bourbon pecan pie.
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During the holiday season, there's no question as to what pie my family will be making: bourbon pecan pie.

Imagine crème brulée taking an excursion to the dirty South. The glimmering top of the pie is a caramel shell that clings to the pecan pieces. With a few taps of a spoon, the shell cracks and yields to a fluffy custard. It's only when you hit the crust that you're reminded this is, in fact, a pie, and it will compel you to say a quick thank you to the universe that butter exists in the world.

Just remember to follow this very important rule: avoid eating the pie directly from the pie dish, or you'll find yourself unintentionally dipping into half a pie. No one is ever sure how it happens so fast, but consider yourself warned. To slow down the consumption rate, take the time to pull out plates like a civilized member of society, cut small slivers, and invite several friends over to help you share this sweet burden.

Are you ready to bake the only pecan pie recipe you'll ever want to make?

How to Cut Pie
Cooking Basics

The Easiest Way to Cut a Perfect Piece of Pie

Do you ever wonder how bakeries and restaurants can slice up such pristine pieces of pie?
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Do you ever wonder how bakeries and restaurants can slice up such pristine pieces of pie? Since pie filling is often sticky, it can end up clinging to the sharp edge of the knife, making it nearly impossible to cut out anything but crumbling, dilapidated slivers.

To avoid such a mess, start with a sharp chef's knife, and store both the knife and a pie server in boiling water, thoroughly drying them before cutting into the pie. The water will heat the metal, so as you cut, the knife will slightly dissolve the sugars in the pie, making for a clean break.

Try this simple trick: cut two pieces of pie side by side, then use the pie server to scoop out one piece. This allows the slices of pie to be removed more easily. If you're cutting multiple slices, precut the entire pie before using the pie server to scoop the pieces out of the tin.

How to Easily Roll Out Pie Crust
Cooking Basics

Use a Dredger, and Never See a Mangled Pie Crust Again

While luscious pie fillings of lemon curd and meringue, roast apples, or juicy cherries tend to receive top billing, it's the crust — an unsung hero, if you will — that separates the average pie from the astounding one.
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While luscious pie fillings of lemon curd and meringue, roast apples, or juicy cherries tend to receive top billing, it's the crust — an unsung hero, if you will — that separates the average pie from the astounding one. If flaky and butter-rich is your end goal, we've got you covered — yet the question of how to roll it all out fuss-free still lingers.

For a mere $10, this handy (and handsome) dredger can be all yours. A dredger ensures that with just a flick of the wrist, an even dusting of flour can be dispensed on the surface, the rolling pin, and even on the dough itself to ensure that dough will neither stick nor tear.

Sure, one could just use a spoon to sprinkle flour over the surface where the pie-rolling magic happens, but this is a messy and often ineffective proposition. The dredger is simple yet revelatory; I suggest you pick one up posthaste.