Best Grandma Irenes Pie Crust Recipes

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GRANDMA'S SECRET PIE CRUST



Grandma's Secret Pie Crust image

The secret's out! A great basic pie crust recipe.

Provided by Felicia Bass

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knifes.
  • In separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.
  • Roll out dough, and fit into two 9 inch pie pans.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 150.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRANDMA'S PERFECT PIE CRUST



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My grandma knew how to make the best pies every year for Thanksgiving. The crust is tender and flaky and so easy to make! You will never buy from the store again!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening till pea-sized.
  • Sprinkle water on one tablespoon at a time tossing with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix till all flour is moistened. Don't mix too much or the crust will be hard.
  • Form into a ball and roll out on the floured surface. Turn and flour the dough a few times till it's the size you need.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 73 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUNT IRENE'S GRAHAM CRACKER PIE



Aunt Irene's Graham Cracker Pie image

This is a scrumptious old-fashioned graham cracker pie with a creamy vanilla filling and meringue or whipped cream topping.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Pies     Pie

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the Crust:
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup granulated sugar​
For the Filling:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 dash salt
2 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Meringue Topping:
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar; mix to blend.
  • Use 3/4 of the graham cracker mixture to cover a deep-dish pie pan. Press the mixture well with your fingers to cover the bottom and sides of the dish. Set aside the remaining mixture for later use.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove the pie crust from the oven and set it aside to cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 F.
  • In a heavy, medium saucepan , combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in the milk and egg yolks, then place the pan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and gently boil, or about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Continue cooking, whisking, until very thick, about 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, a few pieces at a time. Stir in the vanilla and mix well.
  • Pour the hot filling into the cooled graham cracker pie crust. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites at high speed until foamy.
  • Add the cream of tartar and gradually add the sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and gently fold.
  • Spread the meringue mixture to top the prepared pie.
  • Sprinkle with the reserved graham cracker mixture and place the pie in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meringue is browned.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 196 mg, Sugar 51 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 1 pie (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

RUTH'S GRANDMA'S PIE CRUST



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This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had.

Provided by barbara castodio

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GRANDMA'S VERY EASY PIE CRUST



Grandma's Very Easy Pie Crust image

This pie crust is one of the simplest, tastiest ones you'll ever try.

Provided by Emy

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
3 fluid ounces cold milk

Steps:

  • Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Pour vegetable oil into a 1-cup measure and fill the measure with milk up to the 7-ounce mark. Whisk oil and milk together and pour immediately into the bowl with flour. Mix the crust together with a fork just until it holds together. Do not knead.
  • Divide crust in half, form into balls, and roll each half out between sheets of waxed paper. Peel waxed paper from crusts to fit into pie plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 296 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GRANDMA IRENE'S PIE CRUST



GRANDMA IRENE'S PIE CRUST image

Yield 2 pie crusts

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 Cup shortening
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cut all ingredients together until mixed add enought water (about a 1/2 a cup to form a soft dough. Roll out

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