Let’s talk pie equipment. Here’s what you need:
Rolling pin? Pie plate? Kitchen shears? Check.
You’ll also want an instant-read thermometer. To temp your pies, of course.
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Why should you take your pie’s temperature? In short, for foolproof results.
Thermometers aren’t just for candy making. They also take the temperature of a pastry cream, fruit curd, or caramel, or judge the doneness of custard-based pies.
A digital instant-read thermometer—rather than a slow-registering stick candy thermometer—will provide you with an accurate reading almost immediately.
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Temperatures to look for:
- Pecan Pie: 185-190 degrees
- Cream Pies: 180 degrees
- Pumpkin Pie: 175 degrees
- Curd Pies: 170 degrees
Take the stress out of eyeballing the doneness of your pie. Temp it instead.
Here are some temp-worthy pies to get you started:
