Just 10 minutes and a few common ingredients makes pre-made pie look professional.

That’s OK, because we can help you pull off a little trickery.

Here’s a trick for making even the most basic-looking store-bought pie look pastry-chef chic.

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You get to sweeten and flavor it as you like.

Add any flavors or extracts before beating.

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