Enter the 2020

Pie Baking Contest!

Judging Criteria

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FIRST IMPRESSION

What does your pie look like before we take a slice?

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AFTER SLICE APPEARANCE

Not too runny or dry,  appropriate juiciness, firmness, color, visual appeal.

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TEXTURE AND TASTE 

1. Mouth feel:  Appropriate consistency (i.e. thick, thin, smooth, chunky, creamy, chalky, mushy, runny, dry)

2. Crust: Texture, flaky, firm, mealy, soggy, under-baked over-baked, tasty flavor.  Does it complement the filling?

3. Aftertaste

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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 

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1st Place Custard 

Gennie Truelock, Honey Lavender Pie

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2nd Place Custard

Sonia James, Gingersnap Maple Pumpkin Pie

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1st Place Cream

Dan Blocker, Chocolate Haupia

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2nd Place Cream 

Patricia Lapiezo, Cinnamon Roll Banana Cream

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1st Place Fruit 

Jackie Kakish, Jackie's Apple Pie

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2nd Place Fruit 

Kevin Lahue, Pleasant Hill Raisin