I'm so excited to tell all of you that I won a Red Ribbon, second place, in a King Arthur sponsored pie baking contest! A local kitchen store that I like to frequent hosted the even and the proceeds went to the March of Dimes.
If you remember I entered last year (click here to read that post) and walked away empty handed and I said I'd be stepping up my game!!! Well, I can't tell you how many pies I baked this year - but my thighs can! It was all worth it! My husband was so excited too!
I won for my Lime Blueberry Pie. I tweaked the recipe slightly by adding 3 tablespoons of lime zest and three tablespoons of lime juice! Otherwise the recipe didn't change! Click here for the recipe, but don't forget to tweak!
Have a wonderful week my friends!
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| Here's a slice from the winning pie. |
Besides my beautiful ribbon, which I'm going to frame, I also won a King Arthur gift certificate and a beautiful Emile Henry pie plate! Which I have used already! I baked a "Twisted Lime Blueberry" pie in my new pie dish! See below.
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| Twisted lattice |
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| Isn't she pretty! |
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| My neighbors were very happy! |
Congratulations!!!! I am proud of you, girl. That pie looks wonderful and I would certainly frame that ribbon! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That is very exciting! I love to bake pies but have never entered a contest. Good for you to not let your self get discouraged!
ReplyDeleteOh Well Done Mary!!! Well deserved as your pies always look delicious.
ReplyDeleteYes I remember you posting about the compettion last year, and so you certainly showed 'em this year!
So happy for you, hope you enjoy baking lots more yummy fruit pies in your prize dish!
Gill xx
Congratulations Mary. That's a gorgeous pie and I love your lacy topping. There's quite an art to making that pretty top crust. And you got an Emile Henry pie plate - cool. Emile Henry products are the best.
ReplyDeleteSam
Way to go !!! Congrats .congrats.
ReplyDeleteA master piece of pie !!! Beautiful, and yummmified I am sure .
Wow! What an accomplishment! Congratulations! Your pies look delicious and must certainly be! Id frame the ribbon too! Enjoy your day Mary!!
ReplyDeleteOh that is soooo exciting and wonderful gifts! It is a beautiful looking pie. I would love to taste it I just can't figure out what lime and blueberries together taste like.
ReplyDeleteCathy
That is so fantastic, I am so glad you won! I would frame my ribbon too. You earned it. Now I have to try your recipe because blueberry is my families favorite. Your pie is just beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteHUZZAH! So happy for you! I love it when perseverance pays off ... in a good way! That pie looks amazingly wonderful! Love the twisted lattice!
ReplyDeleteYes! YOu should frame it and hang it .......in the kitchen? So great when the judges pick the right person. Hall of fame, baby
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julie
Good for you and congratulations!! Your pies are always so pretty and I'm sure the taste is out of this world. Blueberry is my all time favorite, I bet the lime enhances the berry flavor...I hear a blue ribbon calling your name...I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Autumn day...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win! Your pie looks delicious. I was wondering, do you fully thaw and/or drain the berries if using frozen? Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win! The pie looks wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteYay for you! The pie looks awesome. I've always wanted to master pie crust. It wasn't until I made America's Test Kitchen's blueberry scones that the lightbulb went on and I think I know what I need to do. Do you use lard, butter, Crisco or some proprietary mix of those?
ReplyDeleteWow! WAY TO GO! And you SO deserve it! That pie is making my mouth water and sounds like a perfect combination! I'm so happy for you! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhoo Hoo! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve it. That is one delicious looking pie, and I love the addition of the lime..... divine.
Have a great week!
{p.s. I'm blogging again, and it is fun again too }
That is one beautiful pie. I bet it tastes just delicious. Heck, who cares....It should win for the prettiest one.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your pie looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It sounds wonderful and it certainly is beautiful! I have never seen twisted lattice.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That pie looks fabulous- blueberry is one of my favorites! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Mary!! That pie surely does look a winner - if yours came 2nd and was so great, I wonder what the 1st was like.
ReplyDeleteI wish one of my neighbours was preparing for a baking contest, I'd gladly help with testing the results of practice-baking :-)
Well done, looks delicious and love the twist :) xx
ReplyDeletecongratulations! very well done and your pie looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! What an honor. That nicely browned crust is making me want to jump through my screen and grab it.
ReplyDeleteNice prizes too, great job!