February is Great American Pies Month
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Great American Pie Month
Take a look at not only the wonderful recipes, but also the interesting facts on pies that you may not know of. Fill someone with joy making them a pie as we celebrate this month of American Pies.
There are many recipes that have been given down from generation to generation that have kept the homemade versions alive. Pie is a wonderful treat to have whether you are out at a restaurant and a after dinner dessert to making and baking it for your family to eat.
There are all different kinds of pies. From nice pies baked in the oven (apple, cherry, pumpkin) to cold pies (lemon, key lime
, pudding) you can enjoy pies through out the year.Interesting facts about pie
-The average American eats six slices of pie per year.
-The term "as American as apple pie
" traces back to 14th century England.- Fruit pies were commonly eaten as part of breakfast in the 19th century.
-Pies are known for other names such as: pastie, oggie, piraski, piragie, patty and pierogi. More common names include: streusel, tart, turnover and crumble.
-The American Pie Council is an organization has is committed to preserving America's pie heritage and promoting Americans' love of pie.
-In the 19th century, apple and other fruit pies were a fairly common breakfast item. Fruit pie was considered part of a good hearty meal before a hard day's work.
Great things for Pie Creations
American Pie Festivals and Organizations
- American Pie Council
- American Pie Council is the only organization committed to preserving America's pie heritage and promoting American's love affair with pies. Take a looks at upcoming events that are happening around the United States.
- Cabot Apple Pie Festival
- If you are going to be in Vermont anytime during the Fall season, this is one of the festivals that may be wonderful to attend. They have all different kind of activities such as cafts, games and of course a local pie contests with the best homemade pies you can find locally in the area. Attend and find a friend...that will give you a chance to taste their pie that is..
Learn how to make your own Pie Dough
A Book About Pies
Find new ways to take your pie recipies to another level.
This book gives the facts about making a pie. The crust is considered on of the important components of pie making. It is full of 70 pages of pie crusts, tart crusts, and crumb pie crusts of every imaginable make and combination. It also gives step by step directions on how to make all different kinds of pies and tarts. A good book to keep around to make holiday treats and favorites.
Nothing but the basic Good ole Apple Pie
CRUST:
2 1/2 cups white flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup cold butter, broken into small pieces
5 tbsp. cold vegetable shortening
8 tbsp. ice water
FILLING
1/3 to 2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
8 medium sized apples (a medium apple = about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons margarine
Another Original:Pecan Pie
* 3 eggs
* 2/3 cup sugar
* 1 cup dark corn syrup
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/3 cup butter, melted
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 1 cup pecan halves
* 9-inch pie crust
Cherry Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar (1 1/4 cup if using sour cherries)
4 cups fresh pitted cheries
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup flour
pastry for a double crust pie
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
2 cups pumpkin (canned or puree)
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups half and half (whole milk can be substituted)
2/3 cup brown sugar
pinch salt
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
9 inch pie crust
Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
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- Wonderful lens. Thank-you for all the great pie recipes.
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