Linda, I bake my pastry decorations separate form the pie. Just put them on a baking sheet and stick them in the oven with the pie. When they're brown, take them out (watch closely, they can go from golden to burned pretty fast). When the pie is done, carefully lay your beautiful golden brown leaves and decorations on top of the hot filling, where they'll just sit looking gorgeous until it's time to serve. Enjoy — PJH

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