Pie is delicious and it’s relatively quickly to prepare. Baking a pie is also easy and hardly ever flops. This means that even if your cooking skills aren’t at level with Gordon Ramsay or The Cake Boss, you can still bake a delicious dessert for the entire family without worrying about messing it up. We’ve taken a look at some of the best pie recipes that you can try out with your family this weekend. Each pie recipe is easy to prepare, and we’ve made sure to include something for everyone.
1. Skinny Pumpkin Pie
With just 175 calories, this pie will play nicely with even a strict diet. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare for baking, so before you get started on making the crust, preheat your oven to 400 degrees (Fahrenheit). Press the crust dough in a 9-inch pie tin, evenly distribute it along the sides and bottom of the pie tin and crimp the edges.
The pie filling is made with pumpkin puree, unsweetened almond milk and egg whites. The wonderful combination of flavors like vanilla, cinnamon, allspice and clove to bring out a delicious, traditional taste to this filling. Pour this mixture into the pie crust you prepared earlier and bake in the oven. After 15 minutes, lower the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees and let the pie bake for another one and a half hours. The pie should cool down to room temperature before being served.
2. Caramel Apple Pie
This caramel apple pie has a spicy crust and a delicious crumb topping. It takes less than two hours to bake and serves up to 8 family members. Know that this pie is suitable for a high fiber diet, as well as for a controlled calorie diet.
The pie can be served hot or cold and has a scrumptious caramel coating that is perfect for meeting the needs of every family member’s sweet tooth. This caramel apple pie combines the flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon and the sweetness of caramel to give you the perfect comfort taste. The pecan nut and oats topping also gives it that extra deliciousness we are all looking for.
3. Lemon Dessert Pie
For those of you who enjoy the sour but sweet taste of the lemon pie, this recipe is for you. This lemon pie is smooth in texture and sweet in taste. It goes perfect with summer weather and the entire family will thank you for this delicious treat during the weekend. The crust is frozen and then baked first after which a delicious filling is added and then again baked to perfection. This pie will serve the entire family and can be prepared earlier in the day. Enjoy a delicious, cooled down pie after dinner.
4. Buko Pie
If you’re in the mood for a coconut treat, then Buko Pie might be the perfect pie to bake this weekend. This pie is sweet and has a smooth texture, and has both a crust and a filling. It’s easy to prepare and doesn’t require expensive ingredients. This pie contains a large amount of coconut. As we all know, coconut has an array of health benefits.
5. Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Oreo Pie
This pie combines some of the most delicious ingredients into a sweet and salty treat. The recipe contains only 5 ingredients and it’s relatively easy to prepare. This three-layer pie is perfect for sweet lovers, but it will also suit the taste buds of those who enjoy salty treats.
The pie contains chocolate chips, butter, brown sugar, whipping cream and a packet of Oreos; ingredients you can gather at your nearest grocery store. Serve as a cold, sweet treat with a salty topping.
Conclusion
Pie is delicious and easy to prepare. It’s also sweet and tasty, and the entire family will have a favorite from the list we’ve shared with you here today. Why not make this weekend a family weekend. Treat the family with a fun activity during the day and a delicious pie after dinner.
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