Labor Day 2017 Apple Crumb Pie

Here is the Apple Crumb Pie I made for this year's Labor Day Block Party. Usually, this venue is my opportunity to unveil my trial run for the Takoma Farmer's Market Pie contest, but I was feeling under the weather this year, so skipped the competition. I am still resting comfortably on my three past victories and did not feel any undue pressure to compete when I was not feeling up to it. So, perhaps next year! In other news, my children have decided that they strongly prefer fruit crisps to fruit pies, so I may be making more of those for the family in the future. I'll try to post some pics, even though they will not count toward the Pie Tally.

Current Pie Tally: 228

Beach Garden Rhubarb Custard Pie

Dusting off the keyboard once again, here is the first of two end-of-summer pies. I made this Rhubarb Custard Pie on our last beach trip up to CT to visit my mom. I was excited to use some fresh rhubarb that I hand-picked from mom's garden. It added a zip and fullness of flavor I don't usually get in my Rhubarb Custard Pies. It came out great and was enjoyed by all. Recipe can be found here.

Current Pie Tally: 227