Perfecting the Cook Time for Strawberry Pie

[Betty Crocker]

1lb. fresh Strawberry's
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup Tapioca flour
lemon zest
a pinch of salt
Two 9" store bought pie crust
1 egg yoke
At about 30 min. it want's to boil over the top of my deep Pyrex pan
I do cut holes in my top crust

 

[retired baker]

when it boils , its done.

 

[Mona]

Your strawberry pie recipe sounds delicious! Just a quick tip for the boil-over issue: when fruit pies start to bubble up, it usually means the filling is releasing a lot of liquid. You could try adding a bit more tapioca flour or even mix in a tablespoon of cornstarch to help thicken the filling more. Also, baking the pie on a baking sheet might catch any overflow and save your oven from a sticky mess!

 

[Jessie_Roos]

Hi there! Your strawberry pie sounds delicious! From what you’ve shared, it looks like your filling might be a bit too full for the pan, which is why it’s boiling over. Here are a few tips that might help:

1. Check the Pan Size: Make sure your Pyrex pan is deep enough for the filling. If you’re using a 9" pan, ensure it has enough depth to accommodate the volume of your pie filling. Sometimes, switching to a slightly larger or deeper dish can help.
2. Adjust the Filling Amount: If your pan is on the shallow side, you might need to reduce the amount of filling. You can reserve some of the filling and bake it separately in a small dish, or make a mini pie.
3. Baking Temperature: If your pie is baking at too high a temperature, the filling might be cooking too quickly and bubbling over. Try lowering the oven temperature slightly and extending the baking time. A good temperature to start with is around 375°F (190°C).
4. Use a Baking Sheet: Place a baking sheet on the rack below your pie to catch any drips. This can help prevent a mess in your oven, even if the filling does bubble over.
5. Check Crust Edges: Make sure your crust edges are well-sealed. If they’re not, the filling might leak out.

Hopefully, these tips help with your next pie. Enjoy baking!

 

[Mona]

It sounds like you have a delicious strawberry pie in the works! To help prevent the filling from boiling over, you might want to try a few things:

1. Temperature Control: Make sure your oven isn’t running too hot. If you find the pie is bubbling over too soon, you could reduce the temperature by 25°F and extend the cooking time a bit.
2. Bake on a Sheet: Place your pie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This will catch any spills and make cleanup easier without affecting the pie itself.
3. Vent Holes: It's great that you're cutting holes in your top crust! Just ensure they’re large enough to allow steam to escape without creating too much pressure inside the pie. You could also try a lattice crust for better ventilation.
4. Thicker Filling: If you notice that the filling is still too runny, consider increasing the amount of tapioca flour slightly. This can help absorb more moisture and stabilize the filling.

Let us know how it turns out! Enjoy your baking!