How To Make A Fruit Pie In Minutes With A Microwave + Make Ahead Pie Crust Recipe

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole grain crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole grain crust adds fiber and nutrients.

mixed seasonal fruits

🥗Healthier: berries

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Berries are lower in sugar and packed with antioxidants.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor and is less processed.

Make pie dough using a 5 lb bag of flour, adding 2 tablespoons of salt and a 3 lb can of Crisco.

Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.

Use a pastry cutter to mix in the Crisco until it resembles cornmeal.

Add 3 cups of ice cold water all at once to the mixture.

Mix until the dough starts to form, then knead gently to combine.

Divide the dough into 9 oz balls, making approximately 16 pie crusts.

Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and store in the freezer.

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