I have been enjoying baking since the beginning of my CAS projects, and I decided it was time to switch to a new kind of baked good. I have memories of my grandmother and I making pies for past summers and other holidays, but this time I was on my own! The crust was the most challenging part, and since I made 5 double-crust pies, it was a strenuous (no sarcasm there), frustrating, and rewarding experience (4 hours). Since the recipe for the crust is only flour, frozen butter, and a little water, one can imagine how difficult it is for the crust to even stay together, much less spread to fit a 9x9 inch pan. Additionally, the cleanup was very time consuming because of the flour all over the counters, the melting butter on the pastry cloth, and the spilled egg that I used for glazing... plus all the dishes! Despite the tediousness, the three blueberry and two peach-ginger pies were delicious and proved a huge hit at the party I went to. I plan on making more pies for my friend Nick's birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas later this year.
