colored pie crust flowers & other decorations

How To Make colored pie crust flowers & other decorations

• Step 1
  INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SPRING TIME FLOWER PIE: Make your pie and put top crust on... then place it in the fridge while you make the decorations.
• Step 2
  Using left over dough scraps from your pie -- separate into 4 lumps. Add a few drops of food coloring to each lump and thoroughly combine -- May need to add a little more flour to regain dough consistency (still need to not overwork -- the longer it is "worked" the more it needs to rest in the fridge or freezer)
• Step 3
  Wrap all 4 lumps in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 10 minutes -- then move to fridge and pull out individual colors as needed.
• Step 4
  Pulling out one color at a time, roll out crusts (flour the bottom rolling surface, cover the top with plastic wrap and roll gently -- this prevents white flour from changing the color of the dough on top and it won't stick to your rolling pin)
• Step 5
  Using cookie cutters, stencils, or free-hand with a knife -- cut out individual flower petals, centers, and leaves (see photo)(They don't have to be perfect!!)
• Step 6
  Cut slim "flower stems" into top crust of pie for venting and decorating
• Step 7
  Arrange flowers and leaves around the stem openings on the top pie crust. A drop of water on each piece should make them stick. If necessary, a tiny drop on the crust may help, too.
• Step 8
  After they are on the pie, using the back of a knife (the dull edge), score the petals and leaves for added depth (see photo)
• Step 9
  Refrigerate pie for 30 minutes if necessary
• Step 10
  Bake as usual.
• Step 11
  For full directions with pictures see: http://www.familyfeedbag.com/2011/04/springtime-apple-pie.html
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