Soggy Pie Crusts
I am a pretty good pie maker, but of late, I refuse to make certain pies (pecan pie, pumpkin,etc.) or fruit pies, because I loathe soggy crusts.
I don't mind going to any extra trouble to get the crust crispy. Is there no way? I've searched cooking sights and have found very litle info. I had an old cookbook that told about a slipped custard. The crust is baked first, and the custard in another pie pan, and you slip the cooled custard in. Pretty messy! Surely someone can find a way to cook the custard on the stove, or at least part of the way.
Any suggestions or hints? My next idea is to write Cooks Illustrated. I have a new subscription (it's great) and you would think the folks there would come up with a plan.
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No personal experience...
since Pecan Pie is my all time favorite and I love how the crust soaks up the juice in Pumkin Pies! But there are some good tips here and here (you'll have to scroll down on the last one). Brushing egg whites or butter on the crust to seal it seems like the easiest solution, to me.
If none of those tips work for you, do a google search for "prevent soggy pie crust" and see if there's any other ideas?
Good luck.
Anhata
www.familynaturally.com
Your Family's General Store, Naturally
heating the crust up first
My fave pumpkin pie recipe (and also Perfesser Alton Brown) insist on heating the pie crust up before adding the topping. Not cooking it--just heating it up to the point where it's too hot to touch. Seems to work.
Lynn Siprelle, Editor
Blind Baking?
Is that what Julia Child called the technique of par-baking the crust (probably with pie weights and foil inside) before adding the filling? I always do it with quiches (since I use her recipe), and I think it's a standard recommendation for fruit pies (which I rarely make). For quiches, which are basically custards, par-baking is a must.
If you love Cooks Illustrated (and I do too!) get the online sub too -- it will keep all your fav. recipes for you and you can search past issues for techniques and recipes.
Shaun
www.homeschoolblogger.com/shaunms
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