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The pie maker has taken Australian kitchens by storm. Here, we’ve shared our favourite recipes that adapt easily (and deliciously!) to your pie maker and we now have a cookbook you can buy too.

We have plenty more pie recipes in our sweet and savoury pie gallery.

Looking to get your hands on a pie maker to test out these recipes?

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Pies

Understandably, the first recipe we’d expect to be able to make in the Kmart pie maker is a meat pie – and this beef and mushroom pie is just the ticket. Get creative with fillings like this Thai chicken pie recipe, or even this chicken, brie and cranberry pie.

You can also experiment with party pie recipes like these beef and onion party pies or chicken and mushroom party pies.

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vegan cauliflower cheeze pies

Vegan cauliflower cheeze pies

Veg out with one of these easy pies.

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Make butter chicken roti pies in your pie maker

Make butter chicken roti pies in your pie maker

Make the most of this humble appliance.

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Aussie meat pies

Aussie meat pies

A simple dinner made in your new favourite appliance.

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Fruit mince pies

Making delicious fruit mince pies just got a whole lot easier with your Kmart pie maker.

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Easy cookies and cream pies recipe

I think it’s pretty safe to say that cookies and cream is a popular flavour for just about any dessert. Here, we’ve shared our recipe for an easy cookies and cream pies recipe that has been adapted to your the pie maker.

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apple pies

These sweet apple pies are as easy as pie to make.

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beef taco pies

Beef taco pies

Let’s taco ’bout it!

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How to make custard tarts in your pie maker

These sweet custard tarts are as easy as pie to make. Take a few simple ingredients, add in your pie maker and dessert can be on the table in no time!

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Cherry lattice pies for your pie maker

Cherry lattice pies for your pie maker

This handy appliance can make more than just the standard pie.

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How to make apricot danish in your pie maker

How to make apricot danish in your pie maker

Easy as pie…

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muffins

No need to worry about pre-heating the oven when you make muffins in your Kmart pie maker! Cooking times will vary from the recipe, so keep your eyes on these muffins as they cook. You’ll know they’re cooked through when a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

These berry and yoghurt muffins are sure to go down a treat, and we can’t get enough of these maple gingerbread muffins! And let’s not forget the classic blueberry muffin.

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friands

Like muffins, these friand recipes are easily adapted to your Kmart pie maker. These almond and strawberry and almond friands are a great first try, or honey pistachio friands. Don’t forget to test with a skewer to see if they’re cooked through.

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tarts

Whip up some of these delicious tart recipes in your Kmart pie maker! Recipes like these caramel tarts are perfect – they don’t even use pastry! Neenish tarts would also work well, as would these jam drop tarts or mixed berry tarts.

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eggs

Don’t worry! You’re still reading that article about Kmart pie maker recipes! Yes – your Kmart pie maker is actually really good at making eggs. If you struggle to make poached eggs the traditional way you can crack an egg into you Kmart pie maker instead! Simply add a few teaspoons of hot water to your heated pie maker, crack an egg in and let it cook for 3-5 minutes. Once you’ve cooked your easy-peasy poached egg serve it on top of mixed mushrooms and smoked salmon for stunning brunch.

Your Kmart pie maker can also create the perfect cooked eggs to add to a bacon and egg roll. Follow the steps above but cook the egg for a little longer for a tender cooked egg that won’t drip all over the shop!

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pikelets

So they won’t come out looking like these mini pancakes but this pikelet recipe will be delicious in your Kmart pie maker. Think of those adorable fat and fluffy dutch pannenkoeken. Add some bluberries to the batter, or serve with a generous drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar.

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mini frittatas

This might be controversial to say but really, isn’t a frittata just a pie without pastry? It’s a no-brainer that your Kmart pie maker would make a delicious mini frittata. This spinach and feta mini frittata is a great place to start. You can pretty much toss your favourite ingredients in so why not give these corn and zucchini frittatas a whirl or even this tasty chicken and basil frittata recipe.

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mini quiches

If a frittata is a pie without pastry then a quiche is somewhere in between – perfect for your Kmart pie maker. We love these goat’s cheese and zucchini flower mini quiches. Goat’s cheese with caramelised onion is also delightful, as are these mini ham and corn quiches.

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pinwheels & scrolls

Experiment with these spinach and feta pinwheels when you next get a chance! We also have cheesymite scrolls and these ham, cheese and zucchini pizza scrolls to make in your Kmart pie maker!

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crumpets

Crumpets are usually cooked on the stove top in an egg ring but we think these crumpets with rhubarb compote would fair pretty well in the Kmart pie maker! If you don’t love rhubarb so much we also have crumpets with berry compote.

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Triple choc-chunk brownies

Triple choc-chunk brownies

These brownies are lovely and moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside – just as a good brownie should be.

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Pie-maker cinnamon scrolls

These cinnamon scrolls are full of flavour and super easy to make in your pie-maker.

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FAQs

Is it worth buying a pie maker? ›

However, nailing the perfect pastry can be fiddly, and if you're short on time or are just after something to make dinner time that little bit easier, the investment in a good quality pie maker is a worthy one.

Do I need to preheat my pie maker? ›

This will prevent damage to the non-stick cooking plates. STEP 12: Leave the lid open and allow the pie maker to cool. Note: Always preheat the pie maker before starting to cook. During use the green thermostat light will cycle on and off to indicate that the pie maker is maintaining the temperature.

How long does it take to cook a pie in Kmart pie maker? ›

5-10 mins. 5. Put the bases you have made from the pastry into the pie maker plates and pour in the ingredients, then place the top you have made from the pastry on top of the ingredients and press the edges of the pastries together. Close the lid of the pie maker and let the pies cook for 5-8 minutes.

How to poach an egg in a pie maker? ›

POACH 'em in your PIE MAKER
  1. Grease the base plates a little then add three teaspoons of water to each one. ...
  2. Crack your eggs into the pie maker; close the lid and cook for about 4 minutes. ...
  3. If you have a pie maker with four or six plates you'll be able to cook more of course all at once.
  4. So there you are.
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What is the number one selling pie? ›

The clear winner for the United States as a whole was (not surprisingly) apple pie with more than 27% of sales going to the traditional flavor.

Who is the best pie maker? ›

  • Schallen SCH1031 Pie Maker. Schallen. ...
  • Salter EK4082 Double Pie Maker. Salter. ...
  • Quest 35970 Double Deep Fill Pie Maker. Quest. ...
  • Giles & Posner EK4914 Mini Pie Maker. Giles & Posner. ...
  • Christmas Cookie Moulds Hand Pie Maker. Amazon. ...
  • Lakeland 6 hole Pie Maker in Red. Lakeland. ...
  • Progress Taste The World Double Deep Pie Maker. Argos.
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What is the best pastry to use for pies? ›

If you are making a pie with a crust you'll need to decide which type of pastry to go for. Shortcrust pastry is the best for pies that fully encase a filling as they tend to be firmer and less likely to leak. Puff pastry is great if you prefer just a pastry lid on top of the filling.

Can you cook frozen pies in pie maker? ›

Thawed pies – heat for approximately 12-15 minutes. Frozen pies - heat for approximately 30 minutes. Caution: During cooking, open the pie maker slowly and carefully, as excess pie filling may overflow and can scald.

Do you spray oil on pie maker? ›

It is good practice to put a light coating of oil or butter in pie maker before putting your pastry. This helps to create a crispy pie, similar to those in bakeries. To do this you can use a paper towel to evenly spread the oil or butter or if you prefer, use an oil spray.

Can you reheat pies in pie maker? ›

Meat pie fillings can all be made ahead and refrigerated. They also freeze well. To reheat frozen pies, place 1/3-cup (80ml) pies in the pie maker for 14 minutes and 3/4-cup (180ml) pies for 12 minutes.

Do you heat pie maker before putting pastry in? ›

Preheat your pie maker

It takes just a few minutes for the pie maker to heat up, so, understandably, some people skip this step. But it's important to preheat the pie maker, so you have a better chance of a crispy pie shell right from the beginning of the cooking process.

Can you cook eggs in a pie maker? ›

This is one seriously good kitchen hack - pie maker poached eggs! No more trying to swirl water in a pot to poach eggs for breakfast or brunch. The pie maker poaches eggs just right and in a flash.

What does adding eggs to pie do? ›

Adding an extra egg gives the pie a cake-like consistency.

Out of all eight batches, this one made for the cleanest cut. There was a very thin shiny top layer, but the rest of the filling was a consistent light-orange color.

Is it cheaper to make or buy pie crust? ›

Sure, you can buy one from the store, but once you know how to make pie dough yourself, it's often cheaper and tastier to do at home.

Is it worth making your own pastry? ›

Homemade puff pastry, even if made with a few errors, is almost always going to taste better than anything shop bought. So stop beating yourself up that this needs the hand of pastry perfection.

Is it cheaper to make or buy pastry? ›

The verdict: It's certainly cheaper to make your own pastry and I like the fact that most times, I'll have the ingredients to hand, no need for a special trip to the shops.

What is the best container to bake a pie in? ›

The Bottom Line

Glass pie pans are the way to go for the best pies, but it doesn't mean you can't bake pies in ceramic, steel, or aluminum pans, too. It just might take a little longer to get the flakiest crust in these other types of pans.

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