Reply #1: I only use frozen fruit, none of that canned goopy fruit [View All]

[MagickMuffin]

I usually place the fruit in a skillet, add a little corn starch, and a little bit of sugar, along with a little water. I let that cook until it starts to get thick and bubbly.

While that is cooking I pre-bake the pie shell for a few minutes. Sometimes I let the fruit cool down before I place in the pie shell.

I usually use cherries or peaches, sometimes I do a mix of both in the same pie.

I've grown accustom to cutting out the top pie dough with my specialty cookie cutters. I have some that have maple leaves. Then I add some sugar to the top and finish baking until the top is browned.


Most of the people I make this for are impressed by my extra loving care I take in the design.

I hope this will be helpful.