As I’ve written earlier than, I really like making my very own pie for the vacations. However I would simply make an exception this 12 months for Entire Meals’ new creation, boldly known as “The Pie.” 

The hand-crimped all-butter crust options three layers: a cranberry compote, a spiced brown butter almond frangipane, and shingled heirloom apple slices which are brushed with an apricot glaze. The filling is acquainted but undeniably distinct, and the cranberries present a tangy burst to distinction with the wealthy, buttery frangipane and caramelized apples. However I used to be most impressed by the crust. Retailer-bought pie crust tends to be dense and flavorless, however this one was as buttery and flaky as any you’d discover at a pastry store or make your self. 

I attempted this new dessert at Entire Meals’ headquarters in Austin, however senior vp of culinary Jeff Turnas instructed me it was developed of their Florida Bakehouse. (The Bakehouse, which is the place the retailer’s bread is made for nationwide distribution, additionally makes the layers for Entire Meals’ truffles, just like the well-known Berry Chantilly Cake.)

“For this pie specifically, I needed the pastry cooks on our group to start out from scratch and assume huge,” Turnas says. “We used the immediate, ‘For those who may make any pie this vacation, what would you make?’ No parameters, simply have enjoyable. We needed to create one thing particular but acquainted and convey a way of artistry with a slight French aptitude.”

Head Bakehouse chef Frederic Monti, who has skilled on the Lenôtre home in Paris and Pâtisserie Bechard in Aix-en-Provence, took the lead, making a dessert that may be simply at house in a pâtisserie window as in your Thanksgiving desk. 

At simply shy of $60, this pie isn’t precisely cheap, however contemplating each is available in a classically designed white ceramic pie plate that may be reused for future pies and a souvenir picket field, it’s not such a foul deal.

“Every pie is hand-made, hand-shaped, and packaged particularly for its distinctive numbering on the label, making every pie particular in its personal method,” Turnas provides. 

The pie is bought frozen; you possibly can merely enable it to return to room temperature however for an optimum consuming expertise, Entire Meals suggests heating it up at 300°F for 20 to 25 minutes till the middle is heat. 

Turnas says they plan to develop a bespoke pie yearly and are already engaged on subsequent 12 months’s idea. The catch: The Pie will solely be bought in sure shops within the Northeast. Beginning November 1, it is going to be out there for on-line ordering for pickup between November 26–29 on the shops beneath. The Pie can even be out there to buy in these similar shops whereas provides final. However act quick — there are solely 700 whole. 

For those who can’t attempt The Pie, Turnas recommends the brand new brownie pecan pie developed by senior culinary program supervisor Sean Peras, impressed by his grandmother’s recipe, which is on the market in any respect shops. In the meantime, listed here are all of the Entire Meals places the place you possibly can attempt The Pie: 

Maine
Portland: 2 Somerset St, Portland, ME 04101 

Massachusetts
Dedham: 300 Legacy Place, Dedham, MA 02026
Hingham: 94 Derby Avenue, Hingham, MA 02043
Lynnfield: 427 Walnut St, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Swampscott: 331 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907
South Finish/Ink Block: 348 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Recent Pond: 200 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138 

New Hampshire
Bedford: 121 S River Rd, Bedford, NH 03110 

New Jersey
Paramus: 300 Bergen City Heart, Paramus, NJ 07652
Closter: 45 Vervalen St, Closter, NJ 07624 

New York
Brooklyn (Third & third): 214 third St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Columbus Circle: 10 Columbus Cir, Ste Sc101, New York, NY 10019
Tribeca: 270 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
Higher West Aspect: 808 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
Port Chester: 575 Boston Publish Highway, Port Chester, NY 10573
Bryant Park: 1095 sixth Ave, New York, NY 10036
Westbury: 867 East Gate Blvd, Backyard Metropolis, NY 11530 

Rhode Island
Cranston: 151 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston, RI 02920