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Tag Archives: pies
Himalayan Blackberry Pie
Should we thank Luther Burbank for introducing the Himalayan Blackberry to the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the century? The plump, juicy berries have supplied us with delicious pies, syrups and jams that burst with flavor, but on the … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Foods, Desserts, Pies & Tarts
Tagged blackberries, blackberry pie, Himalayan blackberries, pie, pie crust, pies
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Ask Cynthia a Question – July 28, 2015
Dorine asked: My homemade berry pies generally turn out runny even after leaving them in the refrigerator overnight. It’s very discouraging. What am I doing wrong? My answer: Here are a few suggestions you might try. 1) For berry and … Continue reading
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Tagged Ask Cynthia a Question, Berry Pie, Cynthia Briggs, pies
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Strawberry Pie
My name is Wendi and I write a comfort food blog at Loaves and Dishes. I am so excited that Cynthia asked me to guest host for her today. In talking about this post, Cynthia asked me, “What does comfort … Continue reading
Kitchen Tip – Enhance Pie Flavor
Freshen pies by placing them in a warm oven (turned off, not set on warm) while you’re eating dinner. This will even make store-bought pies taste more like they’re fresh baked from the oven.
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Tagged Cynthia Briggs, kitchen tips, pie flavor, pies
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Ask Cynthia a Question – November 1, 2012
Marty’s question: I love to make pies and sometimes the bottom crust does not bake into that flaky melt-in-your-mouth texture. I bake my pies at 400 degrees for 10 minutes and then lower the heat to 350. Do you have … Continue reading