Author Joyce Maynard may be famous for her books, but she’s also known for baking fantastic pies!
We’re excited to announce Joyce’s homemade apple pie lesson as the next piece of the Curious 52 Challenge.
As Joyce shared in a recent Parade article, her pie-making career began the summer her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Joyce spent a great deal of time with her mother during those months, cooking for her and her visiting friends. Growing up, her mother taught her that making a homemade pie is a gift of love. Joyce baked a pie almost every day that summer.
After her mother’s death, Joyce began teaching others how to make and share this delicious gift, always remembering her mother’s method: “Crisco for flakiness, butter for flavor. Use as little water as possible. Don't cut up the apples so small you'll end up with applesauce. Never overhandle the dough.”
Joyce’s family recipe and pie-making skills come to life in Paramount’s upcoming film Labor Day, based on her best-selling novel.
Photo credit: Dale Robinette
Check out CEO Justin Kitch’s blog for more info about the Curious 52 Challenge and for a chance to win two free tickets to the upcoming film.
And...when you’re ready to make your pie, don’t forget Joyce’s advice, “it’s not about the recipe, it’s about how you handle the dough.”
Happy baking!
