Tuesday is Pi Day!
Did you know about this annual food/science celebration on March 14 (3.14)?
We’ve been celebrating this “holiday” for the past few years, using it as an excuse to buy or make a pie to enjoy just because. (Pro Tip: Places like Fresh Market often have a Pi Day special with a reduced price pie.)
Since it’s a day before Pi Day, you still have time to make your own pie! Think of this as a chance to get creative and impress your friends and family on a Tuesday.
Here are some ideas/tips to get you started:
1. Make your crust ahead of time or buy it
If you’re joining in on the homemade Pi Day fun, you’ll want to think about whether you’ll be making or buying your crust. I’ve got a super easy, food processor pie crust recipe (that just needs an hour in the fridge), but it’s OK to go the store-bought route, too.
2. Pick your filling
Even in early March, there are some good filling options out there. Grab your favorite apples for an American classic, use beautiful lemons and limes (or clementines, Meyer lemons or blood oranges) to create a citrus-based pie. Personally, I’m just going to fall back on a classic pecan pie or Kentucky derby pie, a recipe that I can almost make with my eyes closed by this point. Who can go wrong with chocolate and/or pecans?! Or coconut!
3. Get to baking!
Whether you make it on Monday to enjoy it on Tuesday or make some fun Pi Day memories on the day of, set aside an hour to make or roll out your crust, make the filling and pop that bad boy into the oven. And make sure you have some ice cream and/or whipped cream on hand for topping!
Happy Pi Day!