Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour and butter until crumbly.

Add cold water gradually until the dough forms a ball.

Roll out the dough and fit it into a pie pan.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the filling by mixing fruit with sugar and spices.

Pour the filling into the prepared crust.

Dot the filling with butter.

Cover with a top crust or lattice if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden, about 30-40 minutes.

Let the pie cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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