Create Your Own Box Of Pies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pie Crusts
Pie Fillings
Method
Making the Pie Crusts
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsalted butter (cut into small chunks), 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Ice Water
Gradually add 4 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. You may not need all the water.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Divide the dough into two balls, flatten them into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preparing the Fillings
- 4
Prepare Apple Filling
Peel, core, and slice 4 cups of fresh apples. In a bowl, mix the apples with 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and set aside.
- 5
Prepare Blueberry Filling
In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of fresh blueberries with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and set aside.
- 6
Prepare Strawberry Filling
Slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries and mix with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 7
- 8
Prepare Pumpkin Filling
In a bowl, mix 1 cup of pumpkin puree with 1 teaspoon of nutmeg.
Assembling and Baking the Pies
- 9
Roll Out the Crust
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out each disk of chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
- 10
Fill the Pies
Place the rolled dough into the pie pan, then fill with your choice of prepared fillings. You can combine different fillings in one pie or create separate pies for each flavor.
- 11
Top and Bake
If desired, roll out a top crust and place it over the filled pie, sealing the edges. Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.