Hot Mess

I made two pies this past weekend for parents and picnics. One was Cherry-Apple-Rhubarb and the other was Rhubarb-Peach. Both were hot messes. It was very touch-and-go handling the crust in the 90-or-so heat we've been having. I had to invoke a couple hobo patch jobs, which resulted in some pie goo leaks. But I'm not complaining. I'm glad it's finally warm. Let me know if you want the specific recipe for the pies. The heat has sent me into a state of summer lethargy.

Current Pie Tally: 55

Matt's Birthday Pie

Cherry-Apple Pie
top and bottom pie crust
4-6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
about 1 lb. cherries, pitted and sliced in half
1 c. sugar
4 T. arrowroot starch
1 t. fresh lemon juice
1 t. vanilla
dash of cinnamon

Mix together filling ingredients in a large bowl until well-mixed. Preheat oven to 425F. Roll out bottom pie crust and place in pie dish. Trim edges. Pour filling in. Roll out top pie crust. Place over filled pie dish, crimp and seal. Bake at 425F for 15 min, then reduce heat to 350F and bake for 40-50 min more, until filling starts to splash out onto the crust. Cool and enjoy!

Current Pie Tally: 53