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I have a small confession to make. I have never, in my twenty-six years of life, contributed to Thanksgiving Dinner. How embarrassing. I told my mom and Sudan that I wanted to change that this year, and they both laughed at me a little. I’m primarily a healthy cook (besides the excessive baking) so I guess they assume that I can’t pull off any traditional Thanksgiving dishes. So rude. Well I’m going to prove them wrong and I have exactly one month (!) to practice. Starting with pie.
I bought a new pie dish and a mini pie baking pan and I’m going to get to work this weekend. I have this idea of making a bunch of mini pies to serve at Thanksgiving Dinner, as well as one bigger pie, but we’ll see how that goes. Do any of you have a delicious recipe I should try? Should I make my own crust or use a store-bought mix? And what’s the secret to making sure the top doesn’t get too brown? I need all of the details!
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Awesome Jerrell! Not getting it too brown on top will depend on the placement of your oven rack. I would cook the pie right in the middle or one notch under the middle (depending on the size of your oven). If you want it a little browner once it is done, you can always put it on a higher rack for just a couple of mins. Since you have time, you can try out the store mix and try making your own and see what you like best. Personally, I prefer the store mix (though both are pretty easy). You are still making the crust, there are just better chances of it not tasting bland. Its like making biscuits with bisquick dry mix vs all purpose flour. Best wishes with your pie making! You should tell them that you are making the turkey! :)