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Expert: Elyse Grau - 11/11/2009


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Hello:  Everytime I make an apple pie or pumpkin pie the bottom crust is either not cooked or so wet that it tastes not cooked.  I have tried brushing egg white on the bottom, and placing my glass pie late on a metal cookie sheet, but that does not help. How can I fix this?  I appreciate your input.

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Sharon:
There's two things you can try. First, next time, try moving your oven rack to the lowest position and bake the pie there. If that still doesn't work, try par-baking the crust. You will need to line the pan with parchment or foil and then fill it with pie weights or dry beans. Bake it for 10-12 minutes then let it cool before putting the filling in.

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Elyse Grau

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I can answer any questions about baking. The only thing I'm not too good at is baking pies, nor do I know much about high altitude baking.

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I have been baking for over 30 years. One of my hobbies is creating recipes, most of those for baked goods. I made my own wedding cake. Currently I prefer to bake healthier things. I use a lot of whole wheat and other whole grain flours, and prefer to use less sugar or sugar substitutes in my baking. I do a lot with fruit.

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