How hard is it to bake a pie and not screw it up?

Temp174496125006552 · November 2009

I am almost embarrassed to say this, but I'm 36 years old and have never baked a pie. We were asked to bring pumpkin pies to Thanksgiving dinner. I was going to do my normal go to the store and purchase them routine, but thought maybe it's high time I learned to bake one.

I'm sure I can handle the assembling of it, but am worried that I'll over/under cook it. How do you tell when it's just right?

*blondiem* · November 2009

I just did my first one last night. Pumpkin! I used the Libby's recipe. Easy and delicious!! (seriously, really really easy!)

https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Libbys-Famous-Pumpkin-Pie/Detail.aspx

Jessibell · November 2009

The hardest part is the crust, but you can buy those premade. Find a recipe that sounds good and follow it to the letter. You can stick a toothpick in to see if the filling is set.

hippotree · November 2009

I am not sure you can really overcook pumpkin pie. It stays pretty moist. I take mine out of the oven when the center is no longer jiggly. I have a yummy pumpkin pie recipe that calls for melted vanilla ice cream

You can do it!

MrsRenee · November 2009

It's really not that hard. I usually just follow the time the recipe gives. It seems like with pies, usually once the crust starts to brown is when they're done. If the crust looks under cooked, it's because it's not ready

kelbrian · November 2009

*blondiem*:
I just did my first one last night. Pumpkin! I used the Libby's recipe. Easy and delicious!! (seriously, really really easy!)

https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Libbys-Famous-Pumpkin-Pie/Detail.aspx

Yep, I started out with this one as well! It was super easy, and I'm no baker.

ETA: I also use pre-made crusts. I'm no fool.

This recipe was also super easy. I used two eggs instead of three in the topping and 2/3 cup of light corn syrup because it seemed like a lot of liquid, and a woman who reviewed it said that she did it. It came out perfectly.

https://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/view2/mystery_pecan_pie/

KhloesMom · November 2009

Ditto the Libby's recipe. I can't bake to save my life and I was successful on that one. And second ditto on the pre-baked crusts.

brandonsfuturewife07 · November 2009

just buy some pillsbury pie crusts, a big can of libby's pumpkin pie filling, i think all you add are eggs & sweetened condensed milk (check the back of the can) and bake for however long the can says. easy peasy rice & cheesy.

Temp174496125006552 · November 2009

Ok, Libby's recipe, pre-made crusts and the toothpick test it is. Thanks!

jellybean529 · November 2009

Pumpkin pie is easy! Use the Libby's recipe, but make sure that you don't mistake sweetened condensed milk for evaporated milk. I did that yesterday...yuck. You want the sweetened kind!