Betty Crocker's The Big Book of Pies and Tarts

by Betty Crocker

The complete compendium of pies, both sweet and savory If you love pies, you'll love Betty Crocker The Big Book of Pies and Tarts with its collection of delicious recipes. This book is overflowing with pies of every type including fruit pies, creamy and chilled pies, mini pies and tarts, and savory pies. You'll find plenty of inventive new ideas and flavor combinations, like Apple-Pomegranate Slab Pie, Bourbon-Chocolate-Pecan Mini Pies, and savory Muffin Tin Taco Pies. You'll find everything you want right here. For a hearty dinner, you'll love Mini Bacon Chicken Pot Pies or Potato-Onion-Bacon Slab Pie Satisfy a sweet tooth with Caramel Cream Pie or Chocolate-Chip Cookie-Stuffed Pie. Whatever your fancy, you'll find the pie here. If you love pie—for dinner, dessert, or any other time of day— Betty Crocker The Big Book of Pies and Tarts is the ultimate pie lover's cookbook.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Reference, Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Alberta Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will allow you to get rid of other cookbooks for making pies. It covers all you need to make great pies or/and tarts, sweet and savory. One place to find them all saves time and money.
All are easy to follow for good results.

[b davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful i have made many recipes all were winners

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was disappointed the recipes called for predone pie crust and canned pie filling in most cases. But if you are not a scratch baker, this is a great cookbook for you!

[Carol Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of desserts!

I found some recipes that my family will absolutely love. Can’t wait to pick up all ingredients at the grocery to try them.

[ItsAboutTheBook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review can be read at It's About The Book

If you have never made a pie, and have no plans to become a highly proficient pie maker, this is the book for you. If you know your kids are just going to scoop the fillings out of the pie shell, this is the book for you. If you have no desire to ever eat a pie that mixes fruit with meat or exotic distillates you’ll have to order online, this is the book for you.

I have many Betty Crocker cookbooks, some of them quite old, and they always yield consistent results. These are simple to follow, straightforward directions for pies that will please most anyone. As much as I love challenging my tastebuds with something new and off the wall, I’ve come to the realization not everyone does. Here you’ll find recipes that are crowd pleasers and easy to make for any skill level.

The recipes all call for pre-made, store bought crusts. You still have to shape the crusts and pre-bake if necessary. These pies will come from your oven. If you’re a bit of a pastry snob, like I am, there is nothing to stop you from using your favorite crust recipe.

The book is well laid out with steps that are easy to follow on the page as well as in the kitchen. Most recipes have a picture and the photography is great. This is a great book to have in your collection.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book takes you down the rabbit hole of pies. At first I was disengaged by the presintation of pointless variations - 3 cherry almond pies for example - but it won me over with all the technical advice. And the savory pies, some of which are inventive and tasty.

[Latoya Bullard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many great recipes to enjoy!

This book contains a large variety of pie and tart recipes, both sweet and savory for all all occasions. Just wish there were photos available for each one.