Pan-Tastic!

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Published 2011

Glass or aluminum pie plates are best for baking pies. Disposable foil pans are handy for freezing.
A 9-inch pie plate holds 4 cups of filling and serves 8 people. An 8-inch pie plate holds 3 cups of filling and serves 6 people. You can replace a 9-inch pie plate with a 10-inch or 11-inch quiche pan, which serves 10 people.
When using a quiche pan with a fluted or rippled sharp edge, roll your rolling pin over the edge. The excess pastry will automatically be cut away!
TO GREASE OR NOT TO GREASE? Pastry is high in fat, so don’t grease the pie plate. For cookie crumb crusts, spray the pie plate first with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
To prevent spillovers in your oven, place a foil-lined baking sheet under fruit or custard-type pies before baking.