Full Size or Mini? That is the question.

orange-strawberry-peach pielets

   Today I made mini pies. What began as a way not to waste pie dough turned into a philosophical debate (mostly in my head) on size. And if you are in the mindset to take it there "Size does matter".
   Think about all of the variations we have now: mini, petite, small, medium, large, super, grande, venti, extra large, and the list goes on and on and on. We have cakes and cupcakes, tarts and tartlets, muffins and mini muffins and now pies and pielets.
   I am bringing on the pielets.  Kinda like pocket pies (think back to those early years camping with your family when you made cherry pies with white bread and cherry pie filling over a fire) but better.  These little beauties were made with my left over MS dough and an experimental filling of orange-strawberry-peach, sweetened with honey, and finished with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.  Let me just say, I am a fan.
   Back to size consideration, I believe the muffin tin sized pie might just be the perfect pie. When I share this information with my best friend today, I am astounded to hear that she disagrees. Wendy, the queen of the cupcake, does not like the idea of a mini pie.  Even after a rather lengthy discussion about icing to cake ratio, quality of icing, pie filling, the ability to hold the pielet in your hand, and cupcakes and pielets being complete units unto themselves, she believes she would prefer a slice of pie.  Hours after this phone conversation, I still cannot wrap my brain around the idea that Wendy would prefer a slice of pie to a self contained pielet.
   Even after thirty-one years of friendship (actually more like sisterhood), I didn't see that one coming. I guess this goes to show people will always surprise me. And really, I like it that way.