On 9 Mar 2005 20:48:31 -0800, "Mad Dan" >
wrote:

>I have to admit I'm pretty new to this (pie making) - but getting the
>hang of it.
>
>Have got the homemade dough down OK
>
>Have got a few fillings I like OK
>
>Can bake up a pretty good looking (and tasting) pie OK
>
>But then! At the last hurdle, this is where it all goes wrong: how to
>get the pie out of the dish without it disintegrating? My masterpiece!
>Ruined!
>
>I use a 9 inch glass (pyrex?) dish, which I sprinkle with flour before
>putting the bottom pastry in.
>
>I let the pie cool before attempting to remove it.
>
>I cut it while in the dish - to remove one piece at a time.
>
>I don't have any special implement designed for this (Is there one? I
>use a knife)
>
>Anyway, can anyone give me any guidance as to what I ought to use/do?
>
>Thanks all!

You didn't mention whether you let the pie cool long enough. Try
waiting a little longer before you slice. I bet it still tastes good
though. :-)