Making a Pie in Something Beside the Pie Plate?

[pcbrandy]

I have a customer who doesn't like to double her recipes all the time to fit the deep dish pie plate. She asked me if there was something else she could use. I thought maybe the mini baker would work? Not sure. If anyone has done this or has other ideas please let me know. Thank you in advance.
Brandy

 

[bbauman07]

You would think it would work, but I don't think you would really have much of a crust. You could maybe even use the small round stone. I don't make many pies though.

 

[ShanaSmith]

The problem with doing a pie in another piece of stoneware is that the sides are straight up and down, so the crust slides down as it heats up in the oven. At least that is what happened when I tried it.

 

[Happy Mom]

She could use the smaller bar pan but just use a top crust or a crumble topping.

 

[Staci]

, as a fellow pampered chef consultant, I completely understand your customer's dilemma. Doubling recipes can be a hassle, especially when it comes to fitting them into different sized dishes. The mini baker is a great alternative to the deep dish pie plate. It's the perfect size for individual portions and can also be used for a variety of other dishes. Another option for your customer could be to use a casserole dish that is the same size as the deep dish pie plate. This way, she won't have to double the recipe and can still use her preferred dish. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy cooking!