Registration opens:
October 10th, 2026 at 9:00am

Baking From Scratch: The Perfect Apple & Pumpkin Pies

Know Analog

Skip store-bought shortcuts and learn to make a flakey pie crust by hand.

This class is designed for participants 16+. Registration is required.

Learn to make a perfect pie every time using basic time-tested methods without any fancy equipment. These are recipes that the instructor Janice has been using since elementary school. The class will include a discussion of how to make a flaky pie crust, demonstration of making the pies and then each attendee will make their own batch of pie crust to take home with copies of each pie recipe. Samples of pumpkin and apple pie will be available to enjoy during the class as well. This class is packed with valuable tips and techniques, including how to achieve a perfectly flaky crust, how to roll out pies expertly without tearing, knowing when pies are perfectly baked and crimping pie dough.

Allergens - Wheat, Dairy, Eggs. For individual batches of dough to take home we can provide gluten free flour with advanced notice. Pies for sampling during the class will contain allergens listed above.

About the Presenter:

Janice Keeley is the owner of Arome. She is a gourmet food enthusiast who grew up on a small family farm in the heart of the Willamette Valley. She developed her love of gardening and cooking at an early age on the farm, but started her career and spent about 10 years as a civil engineer after attending Oregon State University. In 2016, she pivoted and pursued her dream of bringing unique and high quality gourmet foods and kitchen wares to Hood River, Oregon and opened the first location of Arome in early 2017. Janice loves the unique knowledge the every customer brings to the store and enjoys learning about each person's flavor preferences, travels and journey in cooking.

 Questions? Contact emilyc@deschuteslibrary.org