pie skills Posts

Pie makes the perfect blank canvas for all kinds of flavors, textures, and fillings. But such a simple dessert can be tricky. (No one likes a soggy bottom!) Use this blog post collection to find our best tips for flaky crust, stunning designs, and more. 

Baked pie on parchment lined baking sheet

Say goodbye to burnt pie crust edges

One handy tool saves the day

Nov 11, 2020
mini pies

How to downsize your pies

Mini pies for a scaled-back Thanksgiving

Nov 4, 2020
Baked apple pie

The flavors of fall: apple, pumpkin ... and sourdough

Delicious autumn recipes for your discard starter

Oct 20, 2020
An apple pie with the apple slices arranged in a rose-like pattern

How to make rose apple pie

A beautiful twist on a classic favorite

Oct 13, 2020
Three custard pies with top crusts: chocolate cream, pumpkin pie, lemon chess pie

Give cream pie a top crust

A tutorial for crust lovers

Nov 26, 2019
Slice of apple pie on a plate, flakes of crust scattered around slice.

An unorthodox path to flaky pie crust

Does it yield better results than the standard?

Nov 11, 2019
A cinnamon bun apple pie with a few apples on the table

Cinnamon bun apple pie

Bake your most impressive pie yet!

Sep 30, 2019
The secret to super-flaky pie crust via @kingarthurflour

The secret to super-flaky pie crust

Two pivotal ingredients and a special twist

Jul 3, 2019
The best pie pan via @kingarthurflour

The best pie pan you'll ever own

Five key reasons you need this pan

May 28, 2019
Smooth and Spicy Pumpkin Pie

How to bake your best pumpkin pie

10 pie tips you can use right now

Nov 5, 2018
Make and freeze pie crust via @kingarthurflour

Make and freeze pie crust

Saving time — sooner or later

Oct 31, 2018
Fancy pie crust via @kingarthurflour

Fancy pie crust

4 show-stopping ways to make a knit sweater-inspired pie

Oct 26, 2018
Baker putting top pie crust over filling in pie pan

How to make the best pie crust

Four critical ingredients and a few key techniques.

Oct 3, 2018
Slab Pie via @kingarthurflour

Transform regular pie into slab pie

Dessert for a crowd

Sep 21, 2018
Blue Ribbon Caramel-Apple Pie

How to prevent runny apple pie

7 tips for solving a soupy situation

Sep 19, 2018
Pie dough via @kingarthurflour

Vinegar in pie dough: What does it do?

Hint: It might not be what you expect ...

Aug 15, 2018
Fresh vs frozen fruit via @kingarthurflour

Frozen fruit vs. fresh fruit in baking

Does it make a difference in your recipes?

Aug 13, 2018
Fun ways to crimp pie crust via @kingarthurflour

Fun ways to crimp pie crust

Everyday tools, unique designs

Jul 18, 2018

Dairy-free pie crusts and fillings

A primer

Apr 23, 2018
How to keep pumpkin pie from cracking via @kingarthurflour

How to keep pumpkin pie from cracking

Timing is everything

Nov 21, 2017
Slice of pie with a piece overturned to show golden brown bottom

How to get pie crust to brown on the bottom

Location, location, location

Nov 13, 2017
Flavored pie dough via @KingArthurFlour

Flavored pie dough

Twists on tradition

Sep 14, 2017
Blue Ribbon Caramel-Apple Pie

How to prevent the gap in pie crust

Five surefire solutions

Sep 13, 2017
Sprinkling sugar on unbaked pie crust

Topping pie crust

The perfect finish

Nov 18, 2016