Will's Cherry Pie

In case you missed it, we have dubbed this summer the Summer of Pie.  We are planning to make a pie each week.  Sunday afternoon, Dave and Will set out to make a homemade cherry pie.  My sweet and thoughtful friend, Bagel sent Will a cherry pie recipe last week.  I think they used part of it and improvised the rest.

This pie making session was very different than the ones with Kate and Harry so far.  I guess teenagers just want to eat the pie not really make the pie.  Will was not terribly interested in learning the fine art of making pie crust from scratch and he definitely was not interested in precise measurement of ingredients. There was a lot of  "No WILL!" and  "Pay Attention, Will!" coming from the kitchen.  I think all in all Dave and Will had fun.  And I think we all agreed that this was one of the best pies we have ever had.  Dave makes a delicious pie crust but every time it is a little different.  This was truly THE BEST crust he has ever made.  It was the most heavenly combination of buttery, flaky, crispy and delicate.  It was pure perfection.  And even though we all said it was not a contest, even Harry had to admit this was the best pie so far.

Hamming it up for the camera.  They did butt heads a few times though:) 

 I am not sure Will wanted to follow the master pie makers instructions.

"Will, you need to pay attention."  {I am guessing Dave was saying that here}









It's not really baking if you don't end up with some flour on your face, right?



The finished product.  I really should learn to photograph food better.
 I  know there are even books on it. We were in such a hurry to eat this warm out of the oven with some Bluebell Vanilla ice cream that I rushed the shot.