PIE PALOOZA: In this episode of Bake it Up a Notch, Erin goes over all of her top tips to get perfectly baked pies for your holiday gatherings. Around this time of year, many already have their favorite pie recipes. This video will not argue with your idea of pie recipe perfection, but it will help you fine tune your baking skills to get the perfect version of whichever you choose! Today Erin goes over some common favorites: Apple, Pumpkin, and Pecan- all classics, and all notorious for all of the little things that may go wrong. With these tips and tricks, you will learn how to avoid soggy crusts, cracked custards, soupy fillings, and more. Then, try your hand the sturdy pie challenge! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - How to Nail Pecan Pie 09:07 - Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Pie 13:02 - Make Your Best Apple Pie 20:30 - The Taste Test GET THE RECIPE: Pie Recipes from Food52: https://f52.co/45B3cHn PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: Ceramic Pie Weights: https://f52.co/3LS5rim French Ceramic Mixing Bowl: https://f52.co/45qX1VT MORE ABOUT BAKE IT UP A NOTCH: Fearless baker Erin Jeanne McDowell takes a deep dive into the tools, techniques and tips you need to create beautiful and delicious baked goods at home. Her bubbly & effortless approach helps even the most complicated of recipes seem like a total piece of cake! Watch more here:   • Bake It Up a Notch!   MORE FROM FOOD52: Subscribe here to our YouTube Channel! https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 GET MORE OF FOOD52 BY CONNECTING BELOW: Website: https://food52.com/ Our Shop: https://food52.com/shop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter RELATED VIDEOS: Thanksgiving Tips with Erin McDowell | Genius Recipes with Kristen Miglore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZVdjozYLTc Erin's 3 Favorite Savory Pies | Bake It Up a Notch with Erin McDowell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP6g7UwzKDo WATCH MORE VIDEOS WITH ERIN JEANNE MCDOWELL: The Secret to Sandwich Breads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33euHTZTuTo The Ultimate Cobbler Crash Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L7bdyEtMoQ