Pumpkin Pie Tips From The Pie Masters At Marie Callender's

STUDIO CITY (CBS) — Thinking of making a pie from scratch for Thanksgiving? Don't get out that rolling pin without some helpful tips from Marie Callender's.

Chris Yeh from the restaurant chain visited the KCAL 9 studios Thursday to offer viewers tips on how to make the perfect pie at home.

1. Start with a great crust. It must be flakey like Marie Callender's and have the right ratio of flour to shortening.

2. Use quality pumpkin.

3. The spices that you use make a huge difference. We use a high-end cinnamon (Saigon), high heat dry milk, cornstarch, and pumpkin spices in our dry mix.

4. Make your filling a day ahead of using it. This allows all of the ingredients to blend together and improves the flavor.

5. Use ice cold water and cold, whole eggs.

6. Use a rubber spatula when making the filling, and again just prior to using to stir the product. Do not use a wire whip. You do not want to add air into the filling. This could produce air bubbles, which may rise to the surface of the pie.

7. Bake the pie the day you are going to eat it to ensure freshness.

8. And, if you don't want to be stuck in the kitchen making your own pies this holiday season, then simply visit a Marie Callender's restaurant and take-home one of your favorite pies.

For more tips or to order a pie if you don't want to bake one, visit Marie Callender's online.