Two friends, miles apart, who love to bake!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Barlean’s. I received free products for recipe development, however all opinions are honest and my own. This may come as a shock to everyone, but Kelly did not make this Nutella Pie. Although maybe it’s not that surprising, because …
As part of my bridal shower, we had guests give me recipes with their cards. I’m embarrassed to say it’s been two years, and this is the first of those recipes I’ve made! Sorry everyone. We call this one “Poor Man’s Pecan Pie”. Because while …
My favorite pie has always been pumpkin, that’s just the way it is. Maybe it’s because it is so easy to make it was always my Thanksgiving task (along with waldorf salad). Or maybe because it’s just plain delicious. And while I don’t think anything else can sneak into first place, pecan pie is coming awfully close.
Now I know at this moment my Louisiana friends are doing a victory dance thinking they succeeded in converting me into a Southerner (they didn’t, I’m stubborn). But mayyybeee the fact I could get fresh off the tree pecans from the corner hardware store there helped me see how truly delicious pecans can be.
Every now and then we would have walnut pie at Thanksgiving (aka poor man’s pecan pie) and that too is delicious, but there is something so festive about a pecan pie. It’s sticky and sweet and ultra rich, but oh so good with some vanilla ice cream.
It also pairs well with a nice cup of coffee, but I’m a firm believer that all pies are acceptable for breakfast.
I cannot believe Thanksgiving is next week! If you’re in the need for a dessert to bring to the table, I’ve got your winner right here. Safe travels and enjoy your time with family and friends!
~Stephanie
Traditional Pecan Pie (adapted from Southern Living)
*NOTE* if you notice that your pie crust seems to be browning faster than the middle is cooking, cover it with a pie crust shield. Even more simple, use foil as a shield to keep the edges from browning too much
Pumpkin Pie is my favorite. It’s a classic! It is a staple in most homes on Thanksgiving and also on Christmas. Why do we only get to eat this pie once or twice a year?! It really is a shame. Since I wouldn’t be with …
I consider it a win that I did not eat Halloween candy for breakfast today. Unfortunately, I’m sure my continual snacking on it throughout the day is just as worse. Those mini kit-kats are just so addicting!! Tomorrow I will try to be better… You see, …
Happy Belated Valentine’s Day!
If I had planned better, I would have made this recipe prior to Valentine’s Day so you could have made and enjoyed them too… Sorry!
Good thing Nutella can be enjoyed year round! As in, good thing you never need a reason to eat Nutella because it can and should be enjoyed everyday. Ok, maybe not everyday but I definitely will not judge you if you do 🙂
So I am ashamed to admit that I have never made homemade pie crust. Ever. The only time I ever made pie was one Thanksgiving I made pecan pie with a pre-made crust (my least favorite pie) and my grandpa loved it! I think ever since then I’ve considered pecan pie one of my favorites just because I know how much my grandpa loved it.
Steph sent me cookie cutters for Christmas and I have been dying to use them. I decided now was a good time to use the heart shaped cookie cutter and make mini pies. And what better filling for a pie than Nutella! I adapted this crust from Steph’s Make Ahead Pie Crust and boy is her recipe so easy!!
If you are looking for a great, easy pie crust, this is the one for you. I halved her original recipe and added some sugar for extra sweetness, it was Valentine’s Day afterall! These mini pies are delicious and a great anytime of the year! Hope you enjoy 🙂
-Kelly
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Tis the season for pies! Am I right? I hosted Thanksgiving this year and made three pies (for only 7 people…). That’s almost half a pie per person! With that much pie eating you need a little variety. I have a super easy pie dough …
Is there such a thing as too many fall recipes? I hope the answer is no. Cause we’ve been on a roll here at LDB! While pumpkin spice seems like a fairly new fall obsession (rightly so!), there is nothing more classic than an apple …
My mother is a firm believer that every woman needs to know how to make homemade pie crust, that it is a necessary skill for life. Problem was, she didn’t have a good recipe! Not that the pie crusts were ever bad, they just weren’t that perfect flaky crust everyone craves. Lucky for us, the mom of one of my friends is practically famous for her pies (as famous as you can be in a town with less than 3,000 people…). My mom spent one day with her learning her secrets, and has since passed it along to my sister and I.
Most people think pies are reserved for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I think that’s a shame. Pies can be for birthdays, for work parties…pies can be for any day of the week! Don’t just leave them for special occasions.
It’s a very simple recipe, but it’s one of those you have to really get your hands in. The important thing is to not incorporate the shortening all the way. Mix the dough with your hands, because you want to be able to get a good feel. You want those chunks of butter (yum) to create the nice flakiness of the crust. You also only want to add just enough water that the dough sticks together, you don’t want it too sticky.
The beauty of this recipe is that it makes 4 pie crusts: some for now, and some to freeze for later. I promise, once you make your own you will never go back to store-bought crusts ever again!
~Stephanie
Easy Make Ahead Pie Crust
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