OK, so I made the pie and the verdict is in. It was just okay. Here are the problems as I see them.

Pie!

A. The crust wasn’t flaky enough, it got too soggy. This however, is a solvable problem…not one I’m too concerned about in the first attempt. I mean, first of all…I didn’t even make the crust myself.

B. The “sauce” was too saucy. In other words, it was too thin. I think in pie form this dish would be much better if the caramelized rummy goodness were more like a pecan pie consistency…maybe.

C. The brie didn’t come through well. I blame this mainly on the quality of the brie. I also think making the above changes would help by giving more textural complexity, less melding of flavors, and allowing more successful eating while the pie was still warm. (Mmm, gooey brie)

D. Not sure this is a problem, more of an area that requires further investigation. I’m thinking something should be done differently with the pears themselves, less cooking time? Maybe mix some smaller dice into the sauce and then top with larger pieces? …who knows!

So, anyhow. Below are some more lovely pictures of the pie.

Pears in Pan
Brie in Pie
Pears in Pie


Now, let’s get on with the more exciting part of this whole venture. While making the pie I sliced my finger! YAY! Ok, so you may be thinking either this girl is crazy or she is being totally sarcastic and not in the spirit of the blog…but you would be wrong! HAHA!

BECAUSE…for Christmas I was the proud recipient of a canister of Pirate band-aids. That honor may have had something to do with my tendency to say ARgggg, when I’m annoyed etc and then laugh at myself by following it up with “I’m a Pirate.” Just a guess…

Anyhow, I was very unfortunate in that I had not inflicted any damage upon myself since receiving what will from this point on be referred to as “The Glorious Gift.” So, as you might expect any well adjusted person to do…immediately after slicing into my finger I remembered the band-aids and practically skipped (no joke) over to the living room to retrieve them. And of course, afterwards I took pictures!

Pirate Wound