Gluten-Free Pie Making 101

12 Posted on October 12, 2012 - by Jules Shepard

Categories: All, Desserts, Pies

Tags: , Gluten-Free Pie, Thanksgiving

It’s week 2 of our “Get-You-Ready-for-Gluten-Free-Thanksgiving” recipe newsletters! Last week was Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins and this week, it’s Pie Making 101!

You are not alone if you are nervous about making a gluten-free pie crust, but you need not live in fear of making one, either! This week I not only offer you a fantastic gluten-free pie crust recipe, but also step-by-step photo instructions, video tutorials, and radio show on making GF pies!

No excuses, folks! You WILL be making awesome gluten-free pie crusts come Thanksgiving. No time like the present to start practicing (your family will gladly taste-test, I’m sure!).

So dive in and practice your pie making prowess soon so you are ready for the big day!

There are delicious gluten-free pies in your future!

My never-fail pie crust recipe is a simple, 4-ingredient number that was actually my grandmother’s recipe; further proof that you can swap my Jules’ flour for wheat flour in your family favorites, too!

Still worried about transferring a gluten-free pie crust, though? These video tips will have you making pies like a pro!

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Debbie said: on October 14, 2012

Hi Jules,
I just watched your video for the pie crust bags. I found those at a store last year after struggling the year before without it. It was the best investment I made for rolling out pie dough. It is now a snap to make a gluten free pie crust!! I would recommend them to anyone who has a craving for homemade pie!! There is nothing like your own pie!
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- Jules said: on October 15, 2012
  
  Debbie – so glad to hear the endorsement on the bag! And yes, there really is nothing like your own pie!!!
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Natalie said: on October 15, 2012

What brand of mesquite flour do you use, and where do you find it? Look forward to making your pie crust and using your techniques.
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- Jules said: on October 18, 2012
  
  Hi Natalie – so glad you’re eager to try pie crust! If you’re looking for Mesquite Flour, you may have to order off the internet because it’s a bit hard to find, but it’s yummy! I use Casa de Fruta (http://store.casadefruta.com/mesquite-sale-c74.aspx). Enjoy!
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Maureen said: on October 16, 2012

Hi Jules, We have 3 celiacs in our family and I am very interested to rekindle my interest in GF baking with your All Purpose Flour. I live in Australia so it may be difficult for me to import your food products through online shopping, unless you have a local agent here who imports your products? The other option is that I would be happy to make up your flour mixes myself (especially for pie/ quiche making, and bread) ,if you can let me know if these are available in any of your books so I know which would be the best one for me to purchase. Many thanks.
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- Jules said: on October 18, 2012
  
  Hi Maureen – I love your spirit! YES! Get back into the kitchen and start baking and having fun with gluten-free results! I’m sorry that you can’t get my flour directly in Australia yet, so unless you’ve got a US friend who can ship it to you, making a homemade version to use is probably your best bet. My recipes for homemade blends are contained in my newest book, Free for All Cooking. I give several alternative flours, so you should be able to find ingredients in Australia. Let me know if you have any troubles though, and we’ll work on finding good replacements. The recipes are not exactly like my pre-made flour blend, but they are solid and should work nicely for you!
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