Lakeville Area Community Education

Everyone has a special core memory of enjoying a freshly baked slice of their favorite pie. Fillings of fruit, berries, sweet or tart, custards or creams, dressed with sugar and spices, wrapped in a flaky or savory crust baked or prepared to perfection. Pie is the “crème de la crème” of a holiday meal or a simple visit to grandma’s house. Register for this Pie Making Master Class and learn to make the pies that create core memories for all who have the privilege of having a slice. The ins-and-outs of this culinary art form are within reach! The class will include a bake-along option for two different pies, through which participants will learn two methods for making a wonderfully flaky shortcut crust that will be used in making the pie. In addition, the instructor will  demonstrate the creation of two additional pies. Together we will also discover different techniques for artfully constructing and decorating the top crust. There will also be a presentation on different types of pies, fillings, and crusts,  blind-baking and more. Information on different flours that can be used, what effect they have on the crust, and what savory ingredients can be added to enhance the pie and take it to the next level will also be included. I addition, Presentation will include, tips for success in pie making, what makes a pie a pie, a tart a tart, and a galette a galette, how to prevent a mile-high meringue from weeping, and so much more! Pie options for the class include: Apple Cheddar Pie, Cherry Pie, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, Lemon Meringue Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Sour Cream Raisin pie. Two of these, (one single-crust and one doublecrust pie) will be selected for the Bake-Along portion of the class, and two different options will be selected for the demonstration portion. All will be decided according to participant feedback. Participants will be asked to fill out a 30-second survey that will record their preferences and determine the pies that will be featured in each segment of the class. Recipes for each of these pies, however, will be included in the recipe and information packet that will be received by participants AFTER the class. The packet will also include all of the presentation and discussion materials from the class. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes and the information shared in the packet from the Master Class are copyrighted materials and are only shared with those who register for this class.