Pie crusts are made with very few ingredients, which means the quality of the ones you choose can make a huge difference. Above all, your choice of fat can make or break your pie crust. Pastry chefs ...

When I tell people I grew up in a family of pie bakers, it’s easy to imagine I’m bragging. My mother’s pies are legendary — rich, velvety custard fillings or mounded fruit pies, each cradled in an ...

It's time to bring an end to pie crust intimidation. To leave behind the feeling that the only way you'll be able to turn fat, flour, salt and water into a dough suitable for holding fruit or custard ...

MANGO CREAM PIE Yield: Eight servings 1 envelope unflavored gelatine (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 1/4 cups fresh mango puree or frozen mango fruit pulp, thawed and pureed 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups cold heavy ...

Friday, April 16—By 10 a.m., the hotel conference center has been transformed. I step through an arch of red, white, and blue balloons and into Pie Central. Against three walls, tables and electric ...

Michele Stuart makes perfect pies. Her reputation depends on it. A 27-time national pie baking champion, Stuart has honed her technique to turn out thousands of memorable pastries. Author of “Perfect ...

Pie crusts can be a bit unruly. Oh, the ingredients are usually simple enough. And over the years, many of you have shared your secrets for taming a pie crust, whether you use ice cold butter, leaf ...

Crisco’s Pie and Baking Hotline can be reached, toll free, at (877) 367-7438, or visit www.crisco.com/the-crisco-kitchen. Crisco is bringing back its Pie and Baking ...

Need last-minute help with holiday baking? The Crisco Pie and Baking Hotline, in its ninth year, is available with extended hours. The hotline will be up and running from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec.