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The pie maker has taken Australian kitchens by storm. Here, we’ve shared our favourite recipes that adapt easily (and deliciously!) to your pie maker and we now have a cookbook you can buy too.

We have plenty more pie recipes in our sweet and savoury pie gallery.

Looking to get your hands on a pie maker to test out these recipes?

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Pies

Understandably, the first recipe we’d expect to be able to make in the Kmart pie maker is a meat pie – and this beef and mushroom pie is just the ticket. Get creative with fillings like this Thai chicken pie recipe, or even this chicken, brie and cranberry pie.

You can also experiment with party pie recipes like these beef and onion party pies or chicken and mushroom party pies.

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vegan cauliflower cheeze pies

Vegan cauliflower cheeze pies

Veg out with one of these easy pies.

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Make butter chicken roti pies in your pie maker

Make butter chicken roti pies in your pie maker

Make the most of this humble appliance.

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Aussie meat pies

Aussie meat pies

A simple dinner made in your new favourite appliance.

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Fruit mince pies

Making delicious fruit mince pies just got a whole lot easier with your Kmart pie maker.

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Easy cookies and cream pies recipe

I think it’s pretty safe to say that cookies and cream is a popular flavour for just about any dessert. Here, we’ve shared our recipe for an easy cookies and cream pies recipe that has been adapted to your the pie maker.

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apple pies

These sweet apple pies are as easy as pie to make.

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beef taco pies

Beef taco pies

Let’s taco ’bout it!

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How to make custard tarts in your pie maker

These sweet custard tarts are as easy as pie to make. Take a few simple ingredients, add in your pie maker and dessert can be on the table in no time!

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Cherry lattice pies for your pie maker

Cherry lattice pies for your pie maker

This handy appliance can make more than just the standard pie.

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How to make apricot danish in your pie maker

How to make apricot danish in your pie maker

Easy as pie…

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muffins

No need to worry about pre-heating the oven when you make muffins in your Kmart pie maker! Cooking times will vary from the recipe, so keep your eyes on these muffins as they cook. You’ll know they’re cooked through when a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

These berry and yoghurt muffins are sure to go down a treat, and we can’t get enough of these maple gingerbread muffins! And let’s not forget the classic blueberry muffin.

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friands

Like muffins, these friand recipes are easily adapted to your Kmart pie maker. These almond and strawberry and almond friands are a great first try, or honey pistachio friands. Don’t forget to test with a skewer to see if they’re cooked through.

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tarts

Whip up some of these delicious tart recipes in your Kmart pie maker! Recipes like these caramel tarts are perfect – they don’t even use pastry! Neenish tarts would also work well, as would these jam drop tarts or mixed berry tarts.

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eggs

Don’t worry! You’re still reading that article about Kmart pie maker recipes! Yes – your Kmart pie maker is actually really good at making eggs. If you struggle to make poached eggs the traditional way you can crack an egg into you Kmart pie maker instead! Simply add a few teaspoons of hot water to your heated pie maker, crack an egg in and let it cook for 3-5 minutes. Once you’ve cooked your easy-peasy poached egg serve it on top of mixed mushrooms and smoked salmon for stunning brunch.

Your Kmart pie maker can also create the perfect cooked eggs to add to a bacon and egg roll. Follow the steps above but cook the egg for a little longer for a tender cooked egg that won’t drip all over the shop!

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pikelets

So they won’t come out looking like these mini pancakes but this pikelet recipe will be delicious in your Kmart pie maker. Think of those adorable fat and fluffy dutch pannenkoeken. Add some bluberries to the batter, or serve with a generous drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar.

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mini frittatas

This might be controversial to say but really, isn’t a frittata just a pie without pastry? It’s a no-brainer that your Kmart pie maker would make a delicious mini frittata. This spinach and feta mini frittata is a great place to start. You can pretty much toss your favourite ingredients in so why not give these corn and zucchini frittatas a whirl or even this tasty chicken and basil frittata recipe.

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mini quiches

If a frittata is a pie without pastry then a quiche is somewhere in between – perfect for your Kmart pie maker. We love these goat’s cheese and zucchini flower mini quiches. Goat’s cheese with caramelised onion is also delightful, as are these mini ham and corn quiches.

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pinwheels & scrolls

Experiment with these spinach and feta pinwheels when you next get a chance! We also have cheesymite scrolls and these ham, cheese and zucchini pizza scrolls to make in your Kmart pie maker!

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crumpets

Crumpets are usually cooked on the stove top in an egg ring but we think these crumpets with rhubarb compote would fair pretty well in the Kmart pie maker! If you don’t love rhubarb so much we also have crumpets with berry compote.

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Triple choc-chunk brownies

Triple choc-chunk brownies

These brownies are lovely and moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside – just as a good brownie should be.

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Pie-maker cinnamon scrolls

These cinnamon scrolls are full of flavour and super easy to make in your pie-maker.

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FAQs

What is the best pastry to use for pies? ›

If you are making a pie with a crust you'll need to decide which type of pastry to go for. Shortcrust pastry is the best for pies that fully encase a filling as they tend to be firmer and less likely to leak. Puff pastry is great if you prefer just a pastry lid on top of the filling.

What is the number 2 most important thing when making pie crust? ›

I like to use pastry flour because it contains less gluten than all-purpose flour and therefore creates a more tender crust, but all-purpose flour will work just fine if that's what you have on hand. The “2” is fat. Butter is the most common type of fat used, but other solid fats will work as well.

What are the 5 tips for pie perfection? ›

Follow these steps and you'll impress your friends and family this season with tantalizing mile-high pies!
  1. 1 - Cold dough equals flaky crust. ...
  2. 2 - Overfill your pies on purpose ... ...
  3. 3 - Bake on the low rack. ...
  4. 4 - Hold down your pre-baked crusts. ...
  5. 5 - Hold off on slicing your pie.
Oct 30, 2017

Is puff pastry better than pie crust? ›

Pie crust, while buttery and flaky, is not nearly as light, doughy, and crisp as this shortcut puff pastry. Yeasted pastry dough, such as something we can use for croissants, croissant bread, or a pastry braid, contain yeast.

What is the healthiest pie you can eat? ›

When in doubt, choose pumpkin pie. In competition with those mentioned above, it offers the fewest calories, and least fat and added sugar.

What is the secret to a good pie crust? ›

For Flaky Pie Crust, Keep Everything COLD, Especially Your Butter. If your kitchen is above 73°F, you can refrigerate all of your ingredients and equipment including your bowl, rolling pin, and pie plate until it's between 65-70°F (dip an instant-read thermometer into your flour to gauge the temperature).

What not to do when making pie crust? ›

Below are six common mistakes when making a homemade pie crust and some helpful solutions to avoid them.
  1. The ingredients are too warm. ...
  2. The pie dough is overworked from excessive mixing or rolling. ...
  3. The pie dough isn't given enough time to relax and chill. ...
  4. The pie dough is shrinking down the sides of the pan.
Oct 18, 2022

What happens if you use milk instead of water in pie crust? ›

Some bakers use milk or buttermilk in their pie crust. Thanks to their milk solids, both will help crust brown and add a bit of tenderness. But the classic liquid in pie crust is water — ice water, to be precise.

What is the cardinal rule of pie dough making? ›

The cardinal rules of pie dough: Keep it cold, work fast, and don't overwork your dough.

What makes a great pie? ›

10 Easy Tips to Make the Best Pies
  1. Keep ingredients cold. ...
  2. Refrigerate the dough after every step. ...
  3. Handle the dough as little as possible. ...
  4. Use as little flour as possible when rolling out the dough. ...
  5. Bake plain crusts or filled pies in a hot oven to set the crust's structure. ...
  6. Vent double-crust pies.
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Should I chill my pie before baking? ›

Some recipes will instruct you to bake it right away. But I like to freeze the crust before pre baking. The chilling time allows the gluten in the dough to relax and prevent shrinking when baking. So I recommend freezing the pie crust for at least 1 hour before pre baking.

Can you cook frozen pies in pie maker? ›

Thawed pies – heat for approximately 12-15 minutes. Frozen pies - heat for approximately 30 minutes. Caution: During cooking, open the pie maker slowly and carefully, as excess pie filling may overflow and can scald.

Are pie makers worth it? ›

Our love for the pie maker is well documented. It's super handy if you're after a quick dinner, simple lunch or an after-school snack. It doesn't take up too much precious kitchen space and will produce perfectly sealed, professional pies in around 15 minutes (plus the time it takes you to prepare the filling).

Do you spray oil on pie maker? ›

Do I need to grease the pie maker? It is good practice to put a light coating of oil or butter in pie maker before putting your pastry. This helps to create a crispy pie, similar to those in bakeries. To do this you can use a paper towel to evenly spread the oil or butter or if you prefer, use an oil spray.

What are the three types of dough used for pies? ›

There are three types of pastry dough in a classically trained chef's arsenal that should be known by heart. To the uninformed observer, these doughs may seem quite similar, even interchangeable.

What are the different types of pastry dough for pies? ›

There are five main types of pastry dough for creating pastries: flaky, shortcrust, puff, choux and filo. All of them are made primarily from flour, water and fat. However, these five types of pastry dough each have slightly different core ingredients, different ratios of ingredients and, ultimately, different uses.

What are the different types of pastry for pies? ›

The sheer amount of pastries available is impressive, but there are six main types of pastry. These are shortcrust, flaky, puff, filo, choux, and hot water crust.

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