[ken5050]

Thanks to all for the great cookie recipes..Am finishing the last of the cookie baking today..Tuesday, it's all about the pies..

One question for the group: I've heard that may do not recommend using a convection oven for baking pies..you don't get enough "bottom heat" for the crust. Any thoughts?

And a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Joyous, Healthy, and Happy New Year to all my FFFs ( Fellow FReeper Foodies!!!)

[Ellendra]

One question for the group: I've heard that may do not recommend using a convection oven for baking pies..you don't get enough "bottom heat" for the crust. Any thoughts?

Get a metal cookie sheet large enough to set your pie pan in. Preheat the cookie sheet when you preheat the oven. When you put your pie in, set it directly on the cookie sheet. The instant bottom heat will not only help the crust cook evenly, it will also liquify the fat in the botom crust, creating a moisture barrier which helps keep it from getting soggy.

Backwoods Home Magazine had a great article about making pies, that was one of the tips.