The T-U-V of Pie For TDay
T is for Travel, Little Tasties, and Pie Tops
Travel
Pie is one of the things that TSA allows you to travel with. The 4 ounce rule will apply though so if your have a super runny cherry pie that didn’t set up because it needed more thickener, you may be having a pie party before you get through the security gate. Add a little extra thickener to a pie like that, especially if you are planning on traveling with it, and then allow it to cool completely so it can set up. Here’s the link to TSA’s website on the subject. I place the pie underneath the seat in front of me. It is my carry on.
Tasties
Little Tasties are the sweet little cinnamon and sugar roll ups that are made from dough scraps. Yum!
P is for Pie Tops
They can be plain or fancy. It’s up to you. I like to use cookie cutters for dough decorations. Here are a few ideas. If you like, bake the dough decorations separately on a parchment lined sheet pan for 8-10 minutes at 425F. Let them cool, and then set them on top of a pumpkin pie. You’ll find links to some cookie cutters here.
U is for Universal
It seems that pie, in some form, is in just about all cultures on our planet. How many ways are there to say pie? Check them out here.
V is for Vanilla Sugar
A few years back, I shared with you How to make Vanilla Sugar and linked you to the jars and beans in the post. I make it to give as gifts and to have on hand for pies, pastries, and my morning coffee. It’s just the right time to make this now for gift-giving next month.
And tomorrow is X-Y-Z!
Just wondering do you pre bake the pie shell for a pumpkin pie?
Hi Cherie- I don’t blind bake (pre-bake) pie shells for pumpkin. If you do want to do that, I suggest only par-baking it, which is doing the first bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes with the weights. Then pull them out, and put your filling in and bake per directions. A completely blind baked shell may burn.
Thank you. I sure appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. I’m making pies tomorrow , your recipe, for pumpkin and apple pie ( so good) and wanted to make sure about pre baking. Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving.🍁
You are very welcome!
Thanks so much for the link for vanilla sugar! I had forgotten all about it! I love to make decorative tops and do use cookie cutters, but I never thought of baking the shapes separately on parchment. An excellent tip!
Btw, I have been having a terrible time finding Kerrygold butter in my area (Cuyahoga Falls, OH). I have used the store locator for Kerry gold and searched stores that have suggested, but when I try to purchase, the stores have none in their inventory. Today, at Giant Eagle at Portage Crossings in Cuyahoga Falls, the designated shelf was bare for Kerrygold. Similar stories for grocery stores in surrounding areas. Have you heard of similar stories from other shoppers? When I ask someone at a store about this, I am told that there is a “distribution problem” or simply that the brand is “unavailable.”
I really wanted to use it for my pie crust for pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. No Finlandia either, but just a few blocks of Irish butter called Greenfields. So, I bought a pound in desperation, hoping to freeze some for future use. I hope I am not disappointed.
If anyone can shed some light on this, I would appreciate it. Is the American Dairy Association upset by the imports? Just a thought.
Thank you.
I know that at times Kerrygold can be in great demand and then it might be hard to find. Thanksgiving just might be one of those times. But don’t let that stop you. Use any butter that is available and make pie. 🙂
Costco, Safeway and Luckys sells Kerry Gold in California. I’m visiting in Boston, about to bake tomorrow , and found it on the shelf of a chain grocer called stop and shop. Hope this helps. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I’m Thankful for Kate and pie! I hope to learn how to make a crust next year from you Kate. I’ve tried for years with only one success. I’ll wait for my guru,…you!!!
I do see it at my local stores, too. I look forward to you joining me at Pie Camp, and thank you for your kind words. I am thankful for you, too.
Thank you Kate for all you do. I love baking pies according to Kate- you are the best😍👍. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family. So grateful for you🤗
Dear Ute, Thank you so much for your kind words. I could not do this work without the support of wonderful folks like you. It means so much to me to hear from you and ALL who enjoy my recipes and missives. Happy Thanksgiving!