so, so pretty.
and if you follow their link, it will tell you that if you’d like to make your own version of this pie, well TOO BAD.
okay, it doesn’t really say that. but it does say they used “custom stencils” and that “all lines in the leaves were hand detailed with a knife.”
boo.
they do offer links to places you can get some similar cookie cutters, but i made my own version of the pie.
okay, so maybe it’s not cover-worthy. but it was a fun little project ava and i did together.
for an HOUR.
not making the pie, or the crust. just making leaves. for an HOUR.
it’s a pretty dramatic looking pie, too. so that helps take the focus off what it actually tastes like (you know...in case you're at all nervous about your pie-making abilities. not that i am. cough, cough)
if you want to try your hand at a leaf-covered apple pie, we used this:
wilton rose leaf fondant cut & press set. it was $6.99 at jo-ann’s, and i used a 40% coupon.
and this:
the pampered chef creative cutters set—specifically the maple leaf cutter. this was a gift from my sister-in-law, but it retails for $11.00 on their website.
the combo of a maple leaf and rose leaves worked surprisingly well.
of course, my pie can’t hold a candle to the pies ava and gigi did on their own with the leftovers:
i’ll be honest here—i’m not a huge apple pie fan. i prefer berry pies. and mixed fruit pies.
and chocolate. i always prefer chocolate.
so what do you think? what’s your favorite type of pie? and would you spend an hour cutting crust leaves to top a pie?
or would you scrap it all for a nice bowl of chocolate ice cream? :) let me know in the comments.
(oh, and in case you're wondering--my pie was quite yummy.)
pssst--hey, what do you think of my new header? i know, i know...i've been changing things up. a bit often. (cough, cough) but this one might stick. for a bit. hey--i even committed to new buttons. and in the bloggy world, that's practically like we're married.
Ok, I loooove the new header, very pretty. Also, I like mostly all pies, fruit pies, esp. apple must be hot with ice cream. And no, I'd probably never cut out all those leaves.
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DeleteOkay, you're right--hot with ice cream does add a little sompin sompin to an apple pie.
I concede the point. ;)
yes I LOVE apple pie and Yes I did see that picture and I really really really wanted to make it... but then sugar issues came up :-( Sooooo I am waiting until I have enough self control NOT to eat it. Yours looks GREAT - happime :-)
ReplyDeleteSadly this pie will sit on my bucket list for a while longer, but my mouth still waters when I see the picture. I loves me some apple pie, which I prefer over the berry ones. Apple pie is only second to a GOOD piece of pumpkin pie. But it has to be a good dense pumpkin pie with a flaky crust. I'm getting fatter by the minute. Header is cute. Would be more fun if each of those momma's had 4 or 5 kids trailing in her shadows. hahaha
ReplyDeleteYes, apple pie. My own brand. And I HAVE spent hours on the crust. But I've never made leaves in such copious numbers! Great job! Wish I could go make an apple pie. I could, technically, but then I'd have to eat it, and I'm allergic to pies. They make me break out in fat.
ReplyDeleteApple pie is my favorite (well one of my favorite)desserts with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and maybe a dollop of whipped cream-- what could be better??? The leaves are beautiful
ReplyDeleteApple pie is my favorite (well one of my favorite)desserts with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and maybe a dollop of whipped cream-- what could be better??? The leaves are beautiful
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