Look, I love a handmade pie crust. It’s beautiful and traditional, like a handwritten letter. But puff pastry is the text message version: quick, effective, and you can send hearts at the end without shame. You are not a failure for using it.
Next time you’re making a pie, just grab that box from the freezer. Unfold it, press it in, and fill it with whatever fruit is about to go soft. You’ll save yourself the meltdown, the messy counter, and the extra trip to the store for lard. And your pie will be ridiculously flaky. You can thank me later—when you’re eating a slice and scrolling through your phone.