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Default Problem with my apple pie


"Mordechai Housman" > wrote in message
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> "Dee Randall" > wrote in message
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>>>> I never made a good crust until I recently made a good one, which I
>>>> probably discussed ad infinitum here on this ng.
>>>> Dee Dee
>>>
>>> I mentioned that at this point I'm using frozen pie crusts I bought
>>> in the store. I'm not up to making my own just yet. Maybe in a month
>>> or so, after I've tried a some variety in my pies, and I have some
>>> success under my belt (literally, I'm afraid).
>>>
>>> But some people posted some pie crust recipes, which I will probably
>>> take a much closer look at in a few weeks, I hope.
>>>
>>> Mordechai

>>
>>
>> I'm 71 and I've been afraid to make a pie crust all my life, but have
>> tried. I'm still afraid.
>>
>> Also, I've watched foodnetwork for a few years now and none of them
>> have convinced me that EYE could make a pie crust, until I saw Ina
>> Garten on one of her shows make one in the food processor.
>>
>> I (we) have made two sets of pie crusts so far. The first was
>> perfect, but the second because of my forgetfulness to add, or add
>> enough, cornstarch/flour, the bottom inside crust was a little soggy.
>>
>> Happy cooking,
>> Dee Dee

>
> But that's just how I LOVE my apple pies! The bottom crust to be soggy
> at the place where it meets the apples. Of course, I usually want them
> soggy from apple juice, but this may be good too.
>

Well, it looks like there's something for everyone. I think it might be
harder to make the bottom crispy, so you're probably in luck. (For me, when
the bottom crust is soggy, the (imaginary) dog gets it. :-))
Dee Dee