Enter the 2020
Pie Baking Contest!
Judging Criteria
FIRST IMPRESSION
What does your pie look like before we take a slice?
AFTER SLICE APPEARANCE
Not too runny or dry, appropriate juiciness, firmness, color, visual appeal.
TEXTURE AND TASTE
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Mouth feel: Appropriate consistency (i.e. thick, thin, smooth, chunky, creamy, chalky, mushy, runny, dry)
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Crust: Texture, flaky, firm, mealy, soggy, under-baked over-baked, tasty flavor. Does it complement the filling?
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Aftertaste
CREATIVITY
We like creative baking but keep in mind that a perfectly executed traditional favorite can be a work of art too!


Congrats
To our 2019 Claremont Pie Festival
Baking Contest Winners!
GRAND PRIZE
Angelina King, Marionberry
1st Place Custard
Gennie Truelock, Honey Lavender Pie
2nd Place Custard
Sonia James, Gingersnap Maple Pumpkin Pie
1st Place Cream
Dan Blocker, Chocolate Haupia
2nd Place Cream
Patricia Lapiezo, Cinnamon Roll Banana Cream
1st Place Fruit
Jackie Kakish, Jackie's Apple Pie
2nd Place Fruit
Kevin Lahue, Pleasant Hill Raisin