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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW BLM set to begin large Oregon wild horse roundup ... Police call market shooting a murder ... Wetter, colder weather may be in the offing for Rogue Valley ... BLM set to begin large Oregon wild horse roundup ... Police call market shooting a murder ... Wetter, colder weather may be in the offing for Rogue Valley ... Ask Lisa: Butter atop fruit filling OK but not necessary Comment By Lisa Abraham More Content Now MailTribune.com By Lisa Abraham More Content Now Posted Sep. 9, 2015 at 7:56 AM By Lisa Abraham More Content Now Posted Sep. 9, 2015 at 7:56 AM » Social News Q: When making a pie, why do we put a tablespoon of butter on top of the fruit before the top crust? I have asked the butter question of other bakers, only to get no answer. Also, can you explain how to cut apples for apple pie? Mine are either too soft or not done. A: Dotting the top of a fruit pie filling with butter is an old habit but one that is called for in only about half of the pie recipes out there. Some maintain that the butter is for taste; others claim that it helps the filling set up, particularly when using flour as a thickener. The most likely theory, however, is that the butter was intended to melt and form a barrier between the filling and the crust that would prevent the filling from bubbling through air vents in the crust and spilling over. As anyone who has ever used butter in a pie filling can attest, this method often doesn’t work. The butter isn’t necessary, but continue to use it if you enjoy the flavor; it shouldn’t make a difference in how your pie filling turns out. As far as slicing apples, you want them to be sliced (not cubed) about an eighth- to a quarter-inch thick. Any thinner, and they can turn to mush; any thicker, and they might remain too hard. Ask a food or cooking question by writing Ask Lisa at The Dispatch, 34 S. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215; calling 614-461-5529; or sending email to labraham@dispatch. com, with “Ask Lisa” in the subject line. Include your name, address and phone number. By Lisa Abraham More Content Now MailTribune.com By Lisa Abraham More Content Now Posted Sep. 9, 2015 at 7:56 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501