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changing size of pie plate = ?? baking time

6 years ago

Okay, here I am, at 73, trying to figure out how long to bake a 6-inch pie when normally I use a 9-10 inch pie plate. HELP! Math never being my strong point, I cannot compute the bake time for this reduction in size.

I assume the temp would remain the same as for the larger pie (350*), but how long?

Thanks for any replies. Oh - it's a pecan pie, if that matters. And probably a mini pumpkin pie as well, eventually.

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)

6 years ago

Have you looked online? Most recipe sources for smaller, mini or 4-6" pies have a bake time of around 30 minutes for ones with a custard base. Fruit filled double crust pies take a bit longer. I generally check a bit earlier as oven temps vary so much. And yes, at the same temp as for a larger pie.

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roxanna7
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6 years ago
Thanks, gardengal!
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plllog
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I've made 4” mini pies in ceramic dishes, rather than 9" glass. I use the temperature I would for regular pies (most of mine are 375-425 F, but 350 is easier for courage), and the infamous "until done". IOW, I wing it. They come out fine. Just go for it.
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sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
6 years ago
I've had to do a guess with all my pies for years. Mine are always small in width and height. I mostly use my small fluted pans. Or a rustic crostata. Same temps but subtract 15-20 minutes and watch it. And all ovens are different. Love.love, love my new 24inch wall oven. (new a few years now). Everything is even cooked, no spinning. I'm sure it is due to its compact size.

Holiday pies I even watch, gets close, then turn off the oven if I can no longer tend it....dinner ready to the table. Later I can turn the oven back on to warm.

Seems the consensus is same temp, less time.
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dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
6 years ago
Given the oven is of normal home size, it can put out about 18,000 BTUs. At that heat output the diameter of the pie will not make that much timing difference., what will make a difference is the thickness of the pie. The thicker the pie the more time you should allow..

The thickness of the pie determines the time required for the heat to travel from the surface to the center.

dcarch
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chloebud
6 years ago
^Agree with dcarch regarding the depth of the pie. I have a 7-inch pie pan I use for pecan pie when I want a smaller one. I can't recall the exact baking time, but it's not much shorter than a larger pie.

Recipes vary, but I found this one using 6-inch pie pans...FWIW.

http://www.theharriedhousewife.com/harried-housewifes-recipe-box/mini-pecan-pies/
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