Thickening Fruit Pies — Thanksgiving Tip of the Day
By:
FN Dish Editor
When thickening a fruit pie filling, there are several options to consider. Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency.
Find out which thickener won't break down, preventing your pie from becoming a watery mess in Food Network Kitchens Pie Thickener 101 post.
Now that you’re armed with these tips, start baking these popular Thanksgiving desserts.
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