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Farm Kitchen:  Pumpkin Pie question . . .  |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Illinois
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 Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 12:40:19 PM
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| . . . I've always baked my pumpkin pie using an unbaked crust -- but I think I remember reading somewhere recently that you can bake the crust for a little while by itself and then fill with pumpkin and bake to completion. Anyone do this? I always think the bottom crust is a little -- what? -- damp? or not crusty, at least. Any hints? |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 2:16:03 PM
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I don't see why it would hurt. You may want to wrap a little foil around the top section of the crust or use a pie sheild once you add the filling to keep the ruffles from burning. Also use some pie weights to keep the bottom from buckling while it cooks.
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
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Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 2:43:19 PM
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| I bake the crust for about 10-12 minutes, let it cool completely, then fill and bake the pie as usual. I prebake the crust for all pies & quiches, it keeps the bottom from getting gummy. You can use about a cup of dried beans instead of pie weights - but be sure not to reuse the beans for cooking, they will never get tender (I have a designated jar of old pintos for this). |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 3:05:10 PM
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| lol I love the pale crust on pumpkin pies :) Especially the next day when it is all cold and yummy. :) My grandma bakes some of her pie crusts though- it's all a matter of taste. Good luck with your baked pie crusts! |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 04:19:24 AM
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| An old timey trick to getting crisper bottom crusts on pumpkin or fruit pies is to brush them with beaten egg white before filling. It creates a seal, and the bottom doesn't get soggy. |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 04:32:18 AM
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I know my apple pie recipe has me baking the crust with a pie weight (or another oven safe dish) on top for about 10-12 minutes. So I am sure you could do it for pumpkin pie.
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 05:02:03 AM
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| Thanks for the tips! I'm either going to brush with beaten egg white or prebake for a bit. I may have to do a 'test pie' before Thanksgiving to see how it works out (any excuse for more pie, eh?). |
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