Pies For All Seasons – American Pie Class
Nothing represents American cuisine better than a piping hot apple pie fresh out of the oven.
The sweet smell of cinnamon and sugar along with savoury notes of a buttery crust and fresh apples fills the air.
Apple is usually what we think of when paring pie with America, however, there is a vast variety of pies to choose from that all have ties with the western culture.
Pies came to America with the first pioneers and settlers.
It was mainly served as a savoury dish and was used more for convenience than any other reason.
Pies were essentially a container to hold a variety of fillings and were easy to transport.
Traditionally the pie crust was not even consumed in the early settlement era.
The crust was made to be dense and hard to protect the filling from being damaged or becoming spoiled.
As pies and the country evolved the pastry crust became flaky and light which we all have come to know and love.
Early and traditional American pie ingredients included a variety of meats, fish, potatoes and root vegetables.
It was not until the 1800s that sweet pies emerged.
The first sweet pies were apple, currant, and pumpkin.
Over time many pies were developed, a few favorites being cherry pie, pecan pie, cream pies, and lemon meringue.
There are many techniques to consider when creating a delectable savoury or sweet pie.
The main ingredient of any pie is the foundation of the crust.
Making a perfectly flaky and buttery crust is essential to having a wonderful American inspired pie.
It takes time and practice to get the technique down perfectly, but once it is mastered any filling will taste exceptional.
The filling is the second main ingredient and can be inspired by seasonal fruits or traditional savoury ingredients.
The quality of the filling depends on how much care is taken in preparation.
Most fillings need to be precooked or par-baked to come out consistently.
There is also the pie pan to consider when baking.
A flimsy aluminium pan may have inconsistent results whereas a sturdy porcelain pan could provide consistency in the quality of the pie.
By taking our American pie baking class, we will teach you the basics of how to create delectable pies inspired by traditional American flavours.
This will include extensive training in perfecting the flaky crust that American pies are known for.
Traditional savory pies along with classic sweet pies will be taught in this culinary adventure.
Your friends and family will be amazed with the quality of pie you can create after taking this mouthwatering course.
Never be at a loss for dinner again when you learn the techniques to create a huge variety of main course savoury pies.
Dessert will become a new family favourite with piping hot fruit-filled pies coming out of the oven.
We will also teach you how to make cool pies for those warm summer days.
Inquire now to enrol in our American pie hands-on baking class.