# Pies

## Pie Crust 1

- Whisk $1 \frac{1}{4}$ cups of flour with $\frac{1}{4}$ tsp. salt
- Cut in $\frac{1}{2}$ cups of cubed butter (chilled), $\frac{1}{4}$ cups cold water.
- Refrigerate

## Pie Crust 2

- Mix $\frac{1}{3}$ cup flour, $\frac{1}{3}$ tsp. salt.
- Cut in $\frac{1}{2}$ cups of shortening, 3 tbsp. cold water.
- Refrigerate

## Pumpkin Pie 1

- Preheat oven to $425 \degree$ F.
- Whisk together 1 can pumpkin, 1 can sweetened-condensed milk, and two eggs.
- Add 1 tsp. cinnamon, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp. ginger, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp. nutmeg, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp. salt.
- Add to pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at $245 \degree$ F, then for 35-40 minutes at $350 \degree$ F.

## Pumpkin Pie 2

From: [Link](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23439/perfect-pumpkin-pie/)

- Fits with [Pie Crust 2](#pie-crust-2)
- Preheat oven to $425 \degree$ F.
- Whisk together 2 can pumpkin, 2 cans evaporated milk, two eggs, and $\frac{3}{4}$ cups brown sugar.
- Add $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp. cinnamon, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp. ginger, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp. nutmeg, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp. salt.
- Add to pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at $245 \degree$ F, then for 35-40 minutes at $350 \degree$ F.

## Apple Hand Pie

From: [Link](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/234374/apple-hand-pies/)

### Filling

- Cut 2 apples into slices.
- Mix $\frac{1}{4}$ cups sugar, 2 tbsp. brown sugar, $1 \frac{1}{4}$ tsp. cinnamon, and $\frac{1}{4}$ tsp. salt together with 1 tsp. water.
- Brown 2 tbsp. butter on mild heat.
- Mix in apples, add sugar mixture.
- Wait until apples are softened (approx. 5 minutes).

### Hand Pies

- Preheat oven to $400 \degree$ F.
- Split pie crust into 4. Place filling in crust, fold.
- Sprinkle with $\frac{1}{4}$ tsp. white sugar.
- Whisk 2 tsp. milk, 1 egg. Brush pastries.
- Bake at $400 \degree$ F. for 25-30 minutes.
