National Pi(e) Day

Today, March 14 (3.14) is National Pie Day according to the American Pie Council.  The American Pie Council, or APC, states that they are "the only organization committed to preserving America's pie heritage and promoting American's love affair with pies." They are "designed to raise awareness, enjoyment and consumption of pies..."

In honor of such an important baking day, I decided to bake one of my favorite pies: Key Lime.  The recipe I chose to adapt was actually the 1999 APC's National Pie Championship's first place winner.

Recipe for Easy Key Lime Pie

Ingredients:

5 egg yolks, beaten

1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup key lime juice

Graham Cracker crumbs

Sugar

Melted butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375.

Make the crust.  I used the recipe on the back of the Keebler box.

Combine the yolks, the condensed milk, lime zest and lime juice. 

I had some pretty dry limes, so I popped them in the microwave for a few seconds.

Mix well and pour into the graham cracker shell. 

Bake for about 15 minutes.  Allow to cool.

Top with whipped cream. 



Yum!

Happy 3.14 Day Everyone!

For more information on National Pie Day or the APC check out their website: http://www.piecouncil.org/