when is a pie a great pie.?

Answer 1

Peach Crisp:
This stuff is out of this world! I love the combination of oats, brown sugar, and yummy peaches. Of course it HAS to be topped with vanilla ice cream. I have used fresh and canned peaches, both tasting great. But, if possible, fresh peaches.



Nothing says summer like a freshly baked peach pie. This recipe makes one 9-inch pie.


Ingredients:
unbaked pastry dough for a double-crust, 9-inch pie
4 to 5 c. peeled, sliced fresh peaches (about 2 lb.)
juice of 1/2 lemon
3/4 c. sugar (or more, to taste)
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
2 tbsp. butter, cut up
1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp. water


Steps:
1. Have unbaked pastry dough ready - it should be refrigerated at least 20 minutes and can even be made the day before and kept chilled.

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

3. Toss peaches lightly in a bowl with lemon juice, sugar, flour and spices.

4. Sprinkle a little more flour onto your work surface.

5. Divide the dough into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Roll out the larger ball into a circle about 1/8-inch thick and a bit larger than the pan.
6. Transfer the rolled dough to the pie pan - it's easier to lift if you drape it over the rolling pin first. Don't stretch the dough to fit in the pan.

7. Trim the edges to a 1-inch overhang. Add the peaches to the dough-lined pan, piling them up slightly in the center. Dot with the cut-up butter.

8. Roll out the other dough ball into a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Place it on top of the peaches and trim the edges to a 1-inch overhang.

9. Fold the top crust over the lower crust and press them together with your fingers. Crimp the edges decoratively, then cut a few vents in the top crust to let steam escape.

10. Brush the egg-water mixture onto the top crust. It will form a shiny glaze as the pie bakes.

11. Place the pie in the oven and bake 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Tips:
Peaches can vary in sweetness, so feel free to vary the amount of sugar to taste.

To peel peaches easily, drop them into boiling water for about 2 minutes. Remove them to a bowl of ice water. The skins should come off easily.

Answer 2

Pie, Pie me oh my, apple, pumpkin, I love pie! Pie is the best when the crust is as good to eat as the filling!

Answer 3

When the pastry melts in your mouth and the filling is delicious and succulent. Oo, I'm starting to drool just thinking about it (probably because I'm on a strict eating program at the moment :-))

Answer 4

When it's a pie in the sky!!

Answer 5

When all the ingredients are fresh and the crust is flaky and done all the way so it's not soggy on the bottom.

Answer 6

When it's made with fresh fruit...and the sugar in it versus the fruit is just right.

When it's warm, out of the oven...

When it's toppled with a big dollop of whipped cream..

Answer 7

When you are willing to slap your momma just to keep her from having a piece. then go ahead eat the rest of it and prepare to get jumped on by your momma.

Answer 8

when the pie is cherry pie with cool whip on it and it is mine.........mmmmm good

Answer 9

when the ingredients and stuffings are full and generous and when the pastry is light,warm and flaky

Answer 10

When everyone wants seconds.