NEVER FAIL PIE CRUST and Apple Cranberry Pie

[@christinebrush4399]

Hi Colleen. I am 76 and have tried every pastry recipe going following all instructions carefully with mostly good results. Today I made your pastry, which as you say, breaks standard rules. For example, room temp lard and tepid water. This is the BEST, most beautiful pastry bar none. It is very easy to work with. I made mince pies and an apple mincemeat pie. Outstanding. Thank you. Blessings from North Bay Ontario. :)

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Christine, How very brave of you to try something that breaks all the rules. .lol. I find the same things that you found but the best part is the result at the end. Thank you for your kind comments and for watching the channel. Best wishes, Colleen

[@deborahgailcampbellmosley8089]

I love your show. You are a Fantastic Teacher. You are gentle ,kind, softly spoken and you definitely know your what you are doing. Keep up the good work. Baking is my favorite hobby.

[@RitaMcCaffrey]

I love this crust recipe - my mom who grew up in Wisconsin use to make it like this, then she switched to more cold water but everything remained the same except for that. I'm 73 and use this one all the time. There's something about rolling the dough - so therapeutic. I use Granny Smith apples for my pies - FYI. Keep up the good work - delicious recipes!!

[@opticalexcellence-wendytob862]

I have to say, Colleen, I love your down-home approach. Especially with your pie crust recipe. I might even give it a go myself, despite the fact that pie crusts have been the bane of my existence for as long as I care to remember. I appreciate your style: you take a lot of fear and trepidation out of cooking. ❤

[@oursilvermoments6028]

@opticalexcellence-wendytob862 I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying the channel. Thank you so much for you sweet comments, I really appreciate them.

[@lavonnajones4543]

I wish you would've been my home-ec teacher years ago! Your patience and the way you explain things makes learning from you a cinch...thank you!

[@oursilvermoments6028]

What a wonderful thing to say ❤ thank you so much!

[@margaretl892]

Hi Coleen, I’m 76 and married 53 years. I have always used the Tenderflake lard recipe and have NEVER had a pie crust failure. I hope some of your subscribers try this recipe . Thanks for sharing. Best wishes from Manitoba.

[@oursilvermoments6028]

@margaretl892 hello Margaret, thanks for taking the time to comment. I love to hear from everyone. Best wishes, Colleen

[@eveny119]

@@oursilvermoments6028 Im too scared... lol. Filling yes, dough ??? maybe with a meat pie, like chicken pot pie Id try.

[@joette3477]

I dont know how I missed this a year ago..but this pie will be on my Thanksgiving table!! Thank you!

[@oursilvermoments6028]

@joette3477 That is great to hear! I hope you really enjiy it. Best wishes, Colleen

[@ermasmith470]

Don’t usually comment but really enjoy your videos. You are very good at putting at ease those of us that are not great bakers. Thankyou

[@oursilvermoments6028]

@@ermasmith470 Do happy to hear that, Thank you so much!

[@oursilvermoments6028]

@ermasmith470 thanks so much!

[@ksmill09]

Yum.

[@lisapop5219]

My goodness how I wish US manufacturers would switch to square or rectangular containers instead of just round! Yes, I'm gushing over your vinegar bottle 😂. Thank you for the recipe, it looks tasty

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Lisa, It has been quite some time since we had round ones and they are so much easier to store. The apple cranberry pie is really good. Cheers, Colleen

[@CherylMcMillan-gl8dl]

I have the same problem with counter tops being too high for me! When I have quite a bit of hand mixing to do I set the bowl or pot down into the sink and work like that because it’s lower. Works very well!

[@ashleyadams6803]

It is so refreshing to know you make your own pie crust! I watch a lot of cooking videos and everyone uses pie crust that comes rolled up. They always say it’s as good as home made which of course it’s not! My mom taught me how to make crust with crisco when I was 15. I’ve never heard of transparent apples, I live on the southern coast of North Carolina and have never seen them in the store are they called anything else? Really like the idea of using a fresh orange and cranberries in apple pie. We always put orange marmalade in our cranberry sauce, such a nice combination.

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Ashley, They are called Yellow Transparent and they are the first apple to be ready here. The skin is very thin, and the apple is quite tender so they have to be treated carefully. I have seen them in the grocery store but I don't know where they are being grown to come to market here. I like to just make a batch of crust, divide it up, pop it in the freezer and then I have it for when things are busy. Thanks for watching, Colleen

[@beccaistas6469]

I have failed miserably making pie crusts but I think I could do this one! Thank you 😊

[@oursilvermoments6028]

@@beccaistas6469 best of luck!

[@brendamaas4293]

I just made this pie crust and an apple pie yesterday. My mom always used this recipe off of the Tenderflake lard box and I still use it also. Have tried other recipes, but this is the flakiest.

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate them. Cheers, Colleen

[@nanci6134]

whee did you ever get such an amazing pie pan. Love its a nice deep one! Great recipe thanks for sharing

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hi Nanci, thanks for watching! It's an old fashioned recipe but a really good one. Hope you are well? Cheers, Colleen

[@elizabethsielaff3414]

I will be adding cranberry and orange to my next apple pie ❤❤❤

[@fortunevalleyfarm4665]

colleen, i wanted to let you know that i made the pie crust for the first time on christmas day...for a get together meal. it was great. i didn't have time to look up a recipe for the filling so winged it! the second pie i made was a meat pie....really good as well. thank you again for posting this recipe as you gave me the confidence to try it. and yes, it was very flaky!

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Yay!! I'm so glad you had the confidence to make it and that it turned out well! Best wishes, Colleen

[@fortunevalleyfarm4665]

i was hoping you would make a pie crust soon, as i have been prepping for a pumpkin pie, but needed a pie crust to go with it. i have had my share of disappointments in the past trying to make pie crust, and usually just go buy one. i am really trying to be more efficient and independent which could be really helpful this year. thank you so much for making this look doable for everyone. Rebecca.

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Rebecca, thank you for your comments! This recipe has never failed me. It works great for pumpkin pie and if you make the full batch you will have some to freeze. Cheers, Colleen

[@lynnethievin4827]

I have not made this pie for years, thanks

[@vickiheath6133]

Yummy. My mouth is watering

[@KarenHoney39]

Hello Colleen…I just recently found your channel and the first vid I saw was one of the bread machine videos. I have an old bread machine in my basement that hasn’t been used in years. Your use of making the machine do the tedious work for you blew my mind! My hubby Loves fresh bread and rolls so I drug the machine up from the basement and today is the day I’m going to try it for the first time! But today I watched this pie dough instruction and being a Martha follower I have to say I find your easy going way of baking so reassuring that I think I’m going to give pie dough another try with your instructions and recipe. Thanks so much for all you do. I hope you are well and looking forward to watching other endeavors you get into 😉

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Sharon, thanks for following my channel and I am happy you found the recipes useful.

[@LuckyNumber45]

I absolutely love hearing about your family. Great recipe.

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Thank you for watching!

[@sharonboles1987]

Pastry is one thing I have never tried but I may try it now!

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Sharon, I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the results. Cheers, Colleen

[@chloerasmussen8002]

Ive failed no fail pie crust so we will see. My grandmother always used lard. She was a good cook.

[@Andbygrace7024]

A real delight.

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Thank you Robin!

[@izzynbuddy5551]

What a mouth watering pie!

[@oursilvermoments6028]

That pie was so big, and so delicious that I was worried my hubby would eat one more piece than I do...lol

[@barbarawiltz9453]

You've given me new hope for pie crust.

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Barbara, did the pie crust work out for you?

[@sandyrisa6763]

@@oursilvermoments6028

[@myboibill]

I am glad I found your channel. I watched you make three Christmas candies and you were down to earth very straightforward. I have enjoyed watching this pie crust recipe. I have one similar to it but this one seems a little more simple and easy. I have subscribe to your channel. Do you have a nice way about you and you’re pleasant to watch. I look forward to watching all of your videos. You have yourself a merry Christmas this year and a fine new year. Please keep on posting

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello, I so pleased that you enjoyed the video enough to comment on it. I will continue to produce recipes I hope yo enjoy. Cheers,Colleen

[@KathleenMansfield-f7r]

Looks delicious Colleen. I also add the pats of butter and some chopped walnuts. When is Thanksgiving in Canada?

[@dianad6314]

Where can I get this pie pan please❤

[@eileenthibodeaux4452]

Look delicious

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Thank you!

[@julies3223]

That looks like a beautiful pie crust Colleen. I have all the ingredients to make your pie so I’ll give it another go. The last pie I made the crust didn’t turn out so well. We all enjoyed the filling 🙂haha

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hahaha, well, honestly the filling is what its all about anyway :)

[@Brianna-qq1oc]

Beautiful pie

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Thank you Brianna!

[@Andbygrace7024]

Excellent tutorial

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Robin, Glad you liked it and hope that it inspires you to make your own crust. Cheers, Colleen

[@valorieletkeman8992]

I really enjoy you're videos, you make everything look easy and delicious! I am wondering if you would consider sharing a healthy whole wheat bread recipe on this channel? Merry Christmas to you and you're family!!!

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Valerie, I thank you for watching and will add that to upcoming recipes. Best wishes, Colleen

[@pamelataylor3537]

Hi Colleen, I know this is a year old but I’m hoping you see this question and hopefully answer me. That pastry looks lovely and I think I’ll try that next time I make a pie but my question is regarding the filling. I generally cook my apple and what other fruit I put with it before I use it, I know its not really necessary but it’s the way I was taught but I always put some sugar in to remove the tartness. I’ve never used cranberries before but I have had the light cranberry juice and it is horrible,really bitter. If I don’t cook the filling is it fine to put sugar in with the fruit and mix it in the bowl and put it in the pie like that before it gets cooked?? Sorry, I probably should know the answer at 68 years old but I want to double check. I hope you see this Colleen and thank you. Have a good week and I’ll continue to pray for strength and healing for your heart for both you and your husband. Take care of yourself.

[@oursilvermoments6028]

@pamelataylor3537 hello Pamela, I think added salt before cooking would be just fine. Best of luck, Colleen PS thanks for the prayers they are most welcomed.

[@Blessedintheheavenlies]

I am really excited to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing. Can the unused dough be frozen for use later?

[@oursilvermoments6028]

Hello Rhonda, Yes, it definitely can. I do it all the time and it may even be better after it's frozen. Cheers, Colleen

[@barbarabenn4229]

My sister is vegetarian could I use a vegetable shortening instead

[@oursilvermoments6028]

I think a vegetable shortening should work. I have never used it, but I think it would be worth a try.