Seriously, who can resist pie? Not me! And no one in our family either. Pie is a common dessert at our family gatherings and since we’re all about convenience, they’re rarely homemade. That doesn’t mean they’re not just as delicious though! Two of our favorite brands are Edwards Desserts and Mrs. Smith’s. We recently tried Edwards Desserts Turtle Pie. My husband loves nuts so I picked this one out for him. It was pretty good but not one of my favorites from Edwards — I really like the Key Lime! These pies can be found in the frozen section of your local grocery store. The pie only has to thaw a little to be served. It’s actually kind of good a little bit frozen but I love that there is no baking involved with this dessert. It’s perfect for hot summer days!
But then there are days when a nice hot pie fresh from the oven would just hit the spot. That’s where Mrs. Smith’s Classic Dutch Apple Pie comes in. This pie also starts out frozen and you have to bake it but it’s worth the wait, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! The crumbly topping is to die for — a perfect taste combination with the sweet & juicy baked apples.
Here are some pie tips from the pros:
- Slice Pie Like A Pro: To avoid a crumbly mess, start with a sharp chef’s knife, and store both the knife and a pie server in boiling water, thoroughly drying them before cutting into the pie. The water will heat the metal, so as you cut, the knife will slightly dissolve the sugars in the pie, making for a clean break. If you’re cutting multiple slices, precut the entire pie before using the pie server to scoop the pieces out of the tin.
- Transport Your Pie Without The Mess: The last ingredient you’d expect to pair with your beautifully baked cream pie is pasta, but just hear us out. Instead of risking a mussed-up whipped cream topping with a close-fitting cover during transport, stand a few strands of uncooked spaghetti or linguine in the pie and suspend a sheet of plastic wrap over the pasta. Don’t try this with toothpicks, which are likely to sink down into the pie.
- Ace The Final Presentation: Once your pie is ready, scoop it into ramekins and top with whipped cream, fruit toppings or your favorite sprinkles. (As an added bonus, with each Mrs. Smith’s purchase, you’ll receive $1 off Cool Whip!) Or, why not add a fun design? Try the Cinnamon Fork – start with a clean plate and fork. Then, dust cinnamon over the fork and remove the fork. Lastly, plate the pie!
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Thanks for the opportunity. Love Mrs Smith’s pies.
Carol L