Strawberry Pie minis

Ok, when it comes to baked goods, there are two things I'll never be able to do without...mini's (duh) and pie crust!!!  Not only are these morsels bite-sized, but they also have the absolute perfect ratio of filling:crust.  Although I have to admit, they were quite arduous to make, but the payoff was well worth it when I popped the first twelve one in my mouth...

Apple Pie

In addition to making the cranberry sauce, I was also put in charge of baking the apple pie for Thanksgiving last year (yes, that's right...it's August 2012 and it's been a busy year with little time devoted to baking and even less time devoted to blogging.  Clearly...)  The blueberry-ginger pie was my first pie creation, and since then, I've been hooked!  I honestly think that the pie crust is my favorite part, which is why this post is perfect for readers like me!  I've included my mom's recipe for rugelach (aka the little cinnamon sugar pinwheels made from the leftover pie crust).

Blueberry-Ginger Pie

Let me start by saying that this was my very first pie making experience, and I have to admit, I'm quite proud of myself  :)  This pie crust recipe is very easy and I recommend it to everyone!  I plan on making some ahead to put in the freezer for a later date....perhaps peach pie will be next??!