Saturday, September 22, 2012

Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Pie

As we're gathering fall ideas, how about turning your favorite pumpkin or sweet potato pie into a Jack-O-Lantern that will make folks smile as big as he does! I can't think of an easier or more perfect pie embellishment:@)
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Pie Crust Cut-Outs A Simple Tutorial
I made a double crust pie dough and rolled what remained after I made the bottom crust out between two pieces of wax paper. Try to make it a little thicker than your normal pie crust. Remove the top piece of wax paper. Using a paring knife free hand Jack-O-Lantern type features, pick up the wax paper and place the crust onto a baking sheet.
Chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes. Remove from fridge and flip the crust onto the baking sheet.
Peel off wax paper and remove excess dough. Nudge the edges and smooth any roughs spots. At this point you can re-roll the excess crust and make more cut-outs in case some break or get too dark. I did do this.
My homemade shortening crust gets baked at 400 degrees, use the recommended temperature for the crust you're using. Bake for 8-12 minutes, start checking at 6 minutes. You want them to begin to brown but not get dark. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.

Pick the best looking pieces and carefully place on pie after it cools.
Have a happy day:@)

PS-The white pie plate is Corning Ware Cornflower Blue that I picked up for $1 at a yard sale. 
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