Pie Unit

The most current unit we completed was the pie unit where we created 2 different types of pies and pop tarts. To make all of these recipes, we used the same pie crust recipe which used the biscuit method by adding the butter to the flour mixture. This crust was then stored in the fridge overnight. Our class made apple pie first and then pumpkin pie. The apple pie filling was made with sliced apples, cinnamon sugar, and lemon juice, and was then sauteed lightly in a pan. We then put the filling in the middle of the dough and folded the extra over. The pumpkin pie had a different filling then was more of a liquid when put into the oven. The filling was made with a cream base and was poured into tins with the crust placed on the insides. This pie was harder to form since it required fluting the edges. Unfortunately, I didn't trim the access dough, so in the oven the ended came off of the in. The last pastry we made in this unit was the pop tart. This was much simpler since we just had to cut out the pir crust and fill with peanut butter and chocolate.
-Emily C