Shoutout to my aunt who says my pie crust is too thick

I brought a cherry pie to our family dinner last week (my grandma's recipe, by the way). My aunt took one bite and said the crust was like cardboard, which honestly hurt. But here's the thing, I love a sturdy crust that holds up to the filling. She's just used to store-bought stuff that falls apart. So I'm sticking to my guns on this one.

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xenarobinson3d ago

Man, that's tough to hear after you put in the work. A good thick crust is way better than a soggy, falling apart mess. Your aunt probably just doesn't get that a homemade crust needs some heft. Store-bought stuff is all flimsy and sad.

willow_ellis95h ago

For that soggy mess, I always blind bake the crust first to keep it solid.

gavin_johnson703d ago

Thin crusts can be just as good... a delicate, flaky shell lets the filling shine without overpowering it. Store-bought versions are often more consistent and save a ton of time in the kitchen. Some people actually prefer that lighter texture, especially with fruit pies where the crust shouldn't steal the show. It's not always about heft... convenience and balance matter too.