Serious Eats
Look Who's Talkin' About Pies
What's Your Pie of Choice and How Is It Served?
"I lived in South Miami for fourteen years and had a yard filled with tropical fruit trees; my favorites of which were the Key Limes. So I quickly learned to make Key Lime pie (it's "easy as pie" with the right ingredients...especially limes right off the tree). So my vote goes to Key Lime pie. Although I like my own the best I rarely meet one I don't like. Great stuff." —toolminer
What Makes for the Perfect Apple Pie?
Some tips for anyone making this all-American treat.
'Cup Pies': The New Revolution?
KarynMC with a case for mini pies baked in muffin tins:
1. Sometimes, you don’t want an entire pie slice. Mini–pies provide the perfect mid-day nibble.
2. Mini–pies have a higher crust-to-filling ration than normal pie. If you love pie crust, min-pies are the way to go.
3. Cupcakes might be taking over the world, but not everyone likes cupcakes. Some people prefer pies to cakes. Mini–pies provide the same cute, one-serving appeal as cupcakes, but they’re *pies.*
Hard to argue with, no?
Pumpkin Pie vs. Sweet Potato Pie: What's the Difference and Which Do You Prefer?
- "My experience has always been that the pumpkin pie ( has been more flavorful than the sweet potato pie...." —feep
- "Pumpkin, Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash are pretty interchangeable as pie ingredients. Any one would work with a recipe for the other...." —chiff0nade
- "My sweet potato pie recipe (with pecans) is from a southern cookbook. I like it better than pumpkin because it's from fresh potatoes, not something in a can...." —PerkyMac
Which Rolling Pin to Use for Pies?
When LoCo wanted to get back into pie-baking and needed this essential tool, members of the Serious Eats community helped out with some great advice. We're waiting for LoCo to report back on all the stuff made with the chosen rolling pin.
Shrinking Pie Crust: What Gives?
"I baked it my usual way: prick with fork, line with foil, weigh down with dried beans, remove foil and beans for the last 10 minutes or so. Nonetheless, when the crust was ready to come out, the whole thing had shrunk: the pie crust is laying in the pie pan like a mismatched nesting bowl: the edges are holding it up (they didn't shrink), so it sort of hovers over the bottom of the pan. Does anyone know what happened?" —ren
It's no surprise that there's a fair amount of pie discussion in the Talk section of the site—or that it's smart, witty, and helpful. In honor of National Pie Day, here are some of our favorites.