How a Smoke Signals Pie Gets Made

Peter Frank Edwards1/10Jensen bakes just a few pies each week, but each one is a work of art. The process begins with her small tabletop mill, in which she grinds local soft winter wheat berries.
Peter Frank Edwards2/10The pie filling? Whatever’s in season. This week it’s a mix of Granny Smiths, Jonagolds, and Pink Ladies from a nearby farm.
Peter Frank Edwards3/10Jensen draws a circle around the pie dish to form the top crust.
Peter Frank Edwards4/10Cut-outs, stencils, and symbol-patterns are hallmarks of Jensen’s Internet-famous pies.
Peter Frank Edwards5/10Jensen seals the pie with a pattern that looks intricate but is formed with a simple fork.
Peter Frank Edwards6/10Using an X-Acto knife, Jensen creates leaf-like shapes.
Peter Frank Edwards7/10Jensen patiently arranges the cut-outs on top of the patterned pies.
Peter Frank Edwards8/10These beauties are ready for the oven.
Peter Frank Edwards9/10Golden brown and oh-so delicious.
Peter Frank Edwards10/10No detail goes unnoticed—even the pie boxes.