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PRESSING YOUR CRUST DOWN
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Whether using puff pastry or traditional pie crust, you’ll want to take one extra step once your dessert is removed from the oven.
While your dish is still warm, use the back of a spoon to press the crust down lightly to soak up the filling juices. Your crust may break apart slightly – this is intentional.
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