12 easy ways to make a store-bought pie taste and look homemade, according to bakers and chefs
Bakers and chefs share the best tips for making store-bought pies look and taste homemade, such as upgrading premade pies with certain easy toppings.
1. To make a store-bought pie appear homemade, Rachel Askinasi, a chef, recommended adding an herbed caramel sauce. She suggested warming the caramel and drizzling it over the pie, combining sweet and savory flavors.
2. Carlo Lamagna, a chef and owner of Magna PDX, advised sprinkling a pinch of salt on top of syrupy pies. He explained that salt helps balance the sweetness and enhances overall flavor.
3. If your store-bought pie came in a box, remove it from its packaging to give the illusion of homemade preparation. Lourdes, co-owner of Saint Honoré Doughnuts and Beignets, recommended placing it in a new box, adorned with a ribbon or on a beautiful cake stand.
4. To complement the sweetness of certain pies, Herbert suggested serving cherry or blueberry pies with a dollop of lemon curd. The tangy flavor of the lemon curd can cut through the excessive sweetness in store-bought versions.
5. For an elegant presentation, Smith, a chef and sommelier, recommended topping your pie with freshly whipped cream. Using a piping bag, she advised creating a modern and classy look by garnishing the whipped cream with edible gold flakes or citrus zest.
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