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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.

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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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Make smoky chicken and corn pies in your pie maker

Smoky chicken and corn pies

Ready in no time!

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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? ›

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. Ready rolled shop-bought pastry are easy to handle and quite reliable - even professional chefs appreciate the convenience!

How to use the Kmart pie maker? ›

Put the bases you have made from the pastry into the pie maker plates and pour in the ingredients, then place the top you have made from the pastry on top of the ingredients and press the edges of the pastries together. Close the lid of the pie maker and let the pies cook for 5-8 minutes.

What are the 5 tips for pie perfection? ›

5 Tips To Make The Perfect Pie, From America's Test Kitchen
  1. Measure By Weight, Not Volume.
  2. Don't Overwork Your Pie Dough.
  3. Keep The Dough Cool.
  4. Pretreat The Filling (And The Crust)
  5. Be Patient Before Serving.
Nov 26, 2019

What are the tips in making a perfect pie? ›

Which is exactly why we've rounded up our best tips for pie perfection every time.
  1. Practice makes perfect. ...
  2. Keep your butter chunks large. ...
  3. Chill the dough AT EVERY STEP. ...
  4. Skip the thin crust. ...
  5. Blind baking is super helpful. ...
  6. Bake the crust until golden...and then give it 10 more minutes. ...
  7. Bake it on a sheet pan.
Nov 11, 2021

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.

Is puff pastry same as pie pastry? ›

What's the difference between pie crust and puff pastry? Puff pastry is made from many layers of stacked dough and butter and bakes light and airy. Whereas pie crust usually has a single layer of dough and bakes more solid with a slight crunch. Puff pastry is made with flour, water and butter and no leavening agents.

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.

Is it worth buying a pie maker? ›

However, nailing the perfect pastry can be fiddly, and if you're short on time or are just after something to make dinner time that little bit easier, the investment in a good quality pie maker is a worthy one.

How to use your pie maker? ›

How do you use a pie maker?
  1. Preheat pie maker. ...
  2. Using the large base pastry cutter provided, cut out 4 bases using pastry, bread or wraps. ...
  3. Close lid and cook for 5-6 minutes or until case is golden and filling is warmed through and set.
  4. You will need to use a timer as most pie makers don't have an inbuilt timer.

What is the best temperature to bake pies? ›

1. Preheat the oven to the temperature that your recipe recommends. Most fruit pies bake at a temperature between 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Some recipes call for baking the pie in a 450 degree F oven to begin with, then turning down the oven to about 350 degrees F.

Should I chill my pie before baking? ›

Once the dough is shaped and crimped, the last thing you want to do bake it right away. Chilling the shaped pie allows the aforementioned gluten to relax and the butter to get nice and cold again, both of which help your pie hold its shape better once it's in the oven.

Do you bake pie on bottom or middle rack? ›

When in doubt, consider the middle rack an actual happy medium for baking. The center oven rack is best for: Desserts, such as cookies, pies and cakes.

What makes a pie tough? ›

Tough pie crusts are typically the result of working the dough too much (again, gluten). You don't need to make sure it's a perfectly uniform ball. “As long as the dough is mostly holding together, you don't need to spend a lot of time kneading it,” Susan Reid wrote for King Arthur Baking.

What makes pie filling thicker? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency.

What is the secret to good pie crust? ›

Cold butter is the key to flaky crusts. Do not skip this step. You must put your butter in the freezer to get it nice and cold. Many people do not like working with frozen butter, but it makes all the difference in the world when you create your pie dough.

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? ›

How to Match Your Pie With the Right Crust
  • Flaky Pie Crust. Flaky pie crust is your most basic crust, made of fat, flour, water and salt. ...
  • Hot Water Crust. ...
  • Paté Sucrée or Sweet Crust. ...
  • Crostata Crust. ...
  • Cream Cheese Crust. ...
  • Cornmeal Crust. ...
  • Puff Pastry or Rough Puff.
Sep 16, 2019

What is the best material to bake a pie in? ›

Metal pie pans bake up the most even crusts, since metal is a great thermal conductor. While stoneware can bake up a good pie, the material isn't as conductive and retains heat better, which can result in less evenly browned crusts.

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