We promise it won't make your pie reek, either. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios When it comes to the holidays, pies can be one of the trickiest desserts to master. Even I, a seasoned baker and food ...

Crumbly, tough pie crusts are about to be a thing of the past. Sure, you could outsource the baking this year and purchase a pre-made pie or start with a store-bought pie crust for the holidays. And ...

We tested three common fats—butter, shortening, and lard—to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest pie crust. If you're making a pie in advance, butter or lard is your best bet. Both fats ...

Making a perfectly flaky pie crust requires patience, practice, and the right techniques. Avoid these common pie crust mistakes by following our expert tips.

I have a little confession. Despite my affection for all things sweet, cooked apples aren’t what my sweet teeth run to. Fresh ‘n crisp fall apples just off the tree – those, I adore. I just don’t ...

“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 lard-based pie crust is tender, flaky, and deeply rooted in traditional baking. With just a few humble ingredients, it yields a dough that rolls out smoothly and bakes into golden, crisp layers.

Metal pie plates excel at conducting heat quickly and evenly, creating a deeply golden, flaky crust with minimal shrinkage. Their lightweight, durable design also allows for seamless transitions from ...