Substitute Question

ChubbyBunny

If I am substituting frozen berries instead of fresh ones.
Do I need to make any other alterations to the recipe or prep of berries?
I know frozen ones hold a lot of liquid.
It's for a pie filling.

ChubbyBunny

If I am substituting frozen berries instead of fresh ones.
Do I need to make any other alterations to the recipe or prep of berries?
I know frozen ones hold a lot of liquid.
It's for a pie filling.

Cassia

hmm i don't know... the only suggestion i have would be to let them thaw then squeeze them out with a paper towel... i never tried it with berries but it works with spinach..

ChubbyBunny

HaHa!
I will have to try that....or maybe call my mother.
My students want to make pie for one of their labs and I have TONS of frozen fruit....I'd hate to waste it.

3babybeans

When I use frozen blueberries for pie, I add about 1Tbsp. of cornstarch to make it less juicy. I thaw them, drain them & then add the cornstarch to the sugar & other ingredients when I toss the ingredients together. It turns out fine for me.

MFS27

I don't think you need to squeeze them out - it might crush the berries and make it "mushy."

Most pies call for fruit, lemon juice, flour, sugar mixture in the filling. I would skip the lemon, since there will be a bit more fluid in the frozen berries, but thaw them, mix with a couple tablespoons of flour and sugar (if the berries are not pre-sweetened) and put in the pie shell. Make sure to pre-bake the pie shell so the berries don't make it soggy.

If your crust starts to brown too quickly - cover it with tin foil. When the filling starts to bubble, then it is done.

Have fun!

ChubbyBunny

When I use frozen blueberries for pie, I add about 1Tbsp. of cornstarch to make it less juicy. I thaw them, drain them & then add the cornstarch to the sugar & other ingredients when I toss the ingredients together. It turns out fine for me.

Cornstarch, got it.
I am not a pie maker obviously... :laugh:

The recipe uses....Tapioca in the filling.

ChubbyBunny

I don't think you need to squeeze them out - it might crush the berries and make it "mushy."

Most pies call for fruit, lemon juice, flour, sugar mixture in the filling. I would skip the lemon, since there will be a bit more fluid in the frozen berries, but thaw them, mix with a couple tablespoons of flour and sugar (if the berries are not pre-sweetened) and put in the pie shell. Make sure to pre-bake the pie shell so the berries don't make it soggy.

If your crust starts to brown too quickly - cover it with tin foil. When the filling starts to bubble, then it is done.

Have fun!

How long do I bake the crust?

MFS27

I don't think you need to squeeze them out - it might crush the berries and make it "mushy."

Most pies call for fruit, lemon juice, flour, sugar mixture in the filling. I would skip the lemon, since there will be a bit more fluid in the frozen berries, but thaw them, mix with a couple tablespoons of flour and sugar (if the berries are not pre-sweetened) and put in the pie shell. Make sure to pre-bake the pie shell so the berries don't make it soggy.

If your crust starts to brown too quickly - cover it with tin foil. When the filling starts to bubble, then it is done.

Have fun!

How long do I bake the crust?

Until it is fully cooked - usually about 10-15 minutes. I put an empty pie tin with pennies or something weighted on top of the bottom crust to keep it from "puffing" up. The crust should be golden and feel cooked (not gummy).

ChubbyBunny

I don't think you need to squeeze them out - it might crush the berries and make it "mushy."

Most pies call for fruit, lemon juice, flour, sugar mixture in the filling. I would skip the lemon, since there will be a bit more fluid in the frozen berries, but thaw them, mix with a couple tablespoons of flour and sugar (if the berries are not pre-sweetened) and put in the pie shell. Make sure to pre-bake the pie shell so the berries don't make it soggy.

If your crust starts to brown too quickly - cover it with tin foil. When the filling starts to bubble, then it is done.

Have fun!

How long do I bake the crust?

Until it is fully cooked - usually about 10-15 minutes. I put an empty pie tin with pennies or something weighted on top of the bottom crust to keep it from "puffing" up. The crust should be golden and feel cooked (not gummy).

Okay....I can do this....well....then can do this....worst case....it's a flop...we've made a few of those.

MFS27

I don't think you need to squeeze them out - it might crush the berries and make it "mushy."

Most pies call for fruit, lemon juice, flour, sugar mixture in the filling. I would skip the lemon, since there will be a bit more fluid in the frozen berries, but thaw them, mix with a couple tablespoons of flour and sugar (if the berries are not pre-sweetened) and put in the pie shell. Make sure to pre-bake the pie shell so the berries don't make it soggy.

If your crust starts to brown too quickly - cover it with tin foil. When the filling starts to bubble, then it is done.

Have fun!

How long do I bake the crust?

Until it is fully cooked - usually about 10-15 minutes. I put an empty pie tin with pennies or something weighted on top of the bottom crust to keep it from "puffing" up. The crust should be golden and feel cooked (not gummy).

Okay....I can do this....well....then can do this....worst case....it's a flop...we've made a few of those.

If you use the store-bought, already baked crust - you don't have to do this. You only do this if you are making your own crust. I realized I didn't ask if you were making your own crust, or using crust that is already baked.

With the kids and all...it'll probably be easier to just pick up a bunch of already-baked pie crust and throw in the fruit with some flour (or cornstarch) and sugar. You can leave the pie uncovered (meaning no crust on top), and when it cools, it should "gel" together for easy cutting.

ChubbyBunny

I only have one group in that class.
They want to try one from scratch, so I will buy a spare, just in case.

3babybeans

Another trick to get the crust to not puff up is poke it with a fork a few times before you pop it in the oven. Good luck to you! Even if it doesn't come out perfect, it'll still be yummy. Mmmm...pie! :bigsmile:

ChubbyBunny

I'll let you guys know how it goes....
Friday is Key Lime Pie in a shortbread crust
Tuesday is Raspberry-Cherry Pie with a homemade crust :noway:

NewMK08

I'll let you guys know how it goes....
Friday is Key Lime Pie in a shortbread crust
Tuesday is Raspberry-Cherry Pie with a homemade crust :noway:

What class do you teach? I wanna be in it!! :happy:

young1726

I'll let you guys know how it goes....
Friday is Key Lime Pie in a shortbread crust
Tuesday is Raspberry-Cherry Pie with a homemade crust :noway:

What class do you teach? I wanna be in it!! :happy:

Me too!!!

ChubbyBunny

I'll let you guys know how it goes....
Friday is Key Lime Pie in a shortbread crust
Tuesday is Raspberry-Cherry Pie with a homemade crust :noway:

What class do you teach? I wanna be in it!! :happy:

Me too!!!

I'm a home ec teacher.