Ep 9. Tarts and Pies with Leslie Mackie
- March 1, 1997
- 24 min
Baking with Julia is a cooking show that focuses on the art of baking hosted by Julia Child. In season 2 episode 9, pastry chef Leslie Mackie joins Julia to showcase her expertise in making tarts and pies.
Leslie begins the episode by showing Julia how to make a tart dough from scratch using a simple recipe that includes flour, sugar, butter, salt, and water. She demonstrates the right way to mix the dough ingredients to get the perfect consistency and shares tips on how to roll the dough out evenly.
Once the tart dough is ready, Leslie moves on to the next step which is to prepare the filling for the tart. She makes a delicious apricot and raspberry tart filling using fresh apricots and raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Leslie shows Julia how to cut the apricots into thin slices and mix them with the raspberries to create a colorful and flavorful filling for the tart.
After preparing the filling, Leslie helps Julia assemble the tart by placing the dough into the tart pan, cutting off the excess dough, and then adding the filling on top. She shows Julia how to use a pastry brush to glaze the top of the tart with an egg wash to give it a shiny and golden finish.
Next up, Leslie moves on to making a classic apple pie with a sweet and tangy filling. She explains the importance of choosing the right type of apple for the pie and demonstrates how to make the perfect apple filling with cinnamon, sugar, and lemon juice.
Leslie then helps Julia assemble the apple pie by placing the bottom crust into the pie dish, adding the apple filling, and then sealing the top crust with the bottom crust. She shows Julia how to brush the top of the pie with an egg wash to give it a beautiful golden brown color.
Throughout the episode, Leslie shares her wealth of knowledge on the art of making tarts and pies with Julia and the audience. She gives tips on how to create the perfect tart dough using a food processor, shares her secrets to making a flaky and delicious pie crust, and explains the importance of choosing the right type of fruit for the filling.
Baking with Julia season 2 episode 9 is a must-watch for anyone who loves baking and wants to learn how to make perfect tarts and pies. Leslie Mackie's expert guidance, combined with Julia Child's charm and wit, makes this episode an entertaining and educational experience that will leave viewers hungry for more.
