1. Chicken Pot Pie
Create an elegant chicken pot pie filled with tender vegetables and an irresistibly creamy sauce for an irresistibly comforting family dinner, whether on busy weeknights or weekends! This recipe makes a delicious feast that you and your loved ones can share together.
Assemble your pastry dough (you can either create it yourself from scratch, or purchase store-bought crusts). Next, prepare the filling by steaming carrots, corn and peas before draining off excess liquid before stirring in thyme, salt and pepper before tossing with flour and butter to thicken.
Finally, add the chicken and cream of chicken soup and combine. Pour this filling into your prepared pie crust and bake until its crust turns golden brown – for an eye-catching glossy top coat your crust with egg wash prior to baking! Enjoy!
2. Apple Pie
Apple Pie is a timeless American dessert. Renowned for its delicious taste and easy preparation, Apple Pie has become a cultural symbol in America representing an idyllic agrarian past and domesticity alike – often served with ice cream or whipped cream on the side!
Add apples, granulated and light brown sugars, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg into a mixing bowl; toss until combined. Transfer mixture into pastry-lined tin; fold over top crust or create lattice (woven strips of crosswise dough) structure as desired.
Refrigerate until firm and cold before brushing with an egg wash (beaten egg mixed with milk) or scattering coarse sparkling sugar to top. Bake until pastry is golden-brown and apple filling has turned bubbly.
3. Blueberry Pie
If you love blueberries, this classic, not too sweet pie will quickly become one of your go-to recipes! Following this easy yet tasty method and you will become an expert pie baker in no time!
For a delicious blueberry pie, combine fresh blueberries with an aromatic combination of spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon and lemon zest (both juice and zest!). Try different combinations until you find what works for you best!
Your goal will be to create a flaky and buttery pie crust using chilled dough; one key element for success will be refrigerating your dough to prevent cracking during rolling process. After that, we’ll show you how to create a stunning lattice top using strips of pie dough – sure to impress guests at any gathering!
4. Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin spice lattes signal fall’s arrival and it’s time to break out this classic pie recipe. While there are numerous variants of pumpkin pie (pumkin chiffon, praline and pineapple are among many), all versions require stewed and strained pumpkin, eggs, sugars and spices baked into a pastry crust for best results.
Canned pumpkin was first introduced into American households during the 1800s, revolutionizing home pie-making. For this recipe, use only high-grade canned pumpkin.
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk well to incorporate. Pour the filling into your pie crust, and bake until set and golden-brown crust color has set. Allow pie to cool before topping it off with generous heapings of whipped cream for serving! Store any leftover pie in the refrigerator – this will keep it fresh while protecting its crust from sogginess.