How to Make a Pie in OSRS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) offers players a variety of skills to master, and Cooking is one of the most practical and rewarding. Among the many dishes you can create, pies stand out as a versatile food item that heals a decent amount of hitpoints and can even provide temporary skill boosts. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player looking to optimize your Cooking grind, this guide will walk you through how to make a pie in OSRS. From gathering ingredients to baking the perfect pie, we’ve got you covered with detailed steps and tips to make the process smooth and efficient.

Before you can bake a pie in OSRS, you need to gather the right ingredients. Every pie starts with a base set of items, and then you add specific fillings depending on the type of pie you want to make. Let’s break it down.

Basic Pie Ingredients

All pies in OSRS require three core ingredients to create an uncooked pie shell:

• Pot of Flour: Obtained by grinding wheat at a mill (like the one in Lumbridge) or purchased from the Grand Exchange.
• Bucket of Water: Fill an empty bucket at any water source, such as a fountain or sink.
• Pie Dish: Buy one from a general store, the Grand Exchange, or craft it using the Crafting skill with clay.

Specific Pie Fillings

Once you have your pie shell, you’ll need additional ingredients for the filling. Here are some popular pie types and their required items:

• Redberry Pie: 1 redberry (picked from bushes south of Varrock).
• Meat Pie: 1 cooked meat (from cooking raw beef, rat meat, or bear meat).
• Apple Pie: 1 cooking apple (found in apple trees or bought from the Grand Exchange).
• Garden Pie: 1 tomato, 1 onion, 1 cabbage (grown with Farming or purchased).
• Fish Pie: 1 cooked trout, 1 cooked cod, 1 potato (requires Fishing and Farming).

Choose your pie based on your Cooking level and the resources available to you.

Crafting the Pie Shell

With your basic ingredients in hand, the next step is to craft the pie shell. This is a simple process that sets the foundation for your pie.

Combining Flour and Water

First, use your bucket of water on the pot of flour to create pastry dough. You’ll see this option in your inventory when you click one item and then the other. This requires no Cooking level and can be done anywhere.

Forming the Pie Shell

Once you have pastry dough, use it on the pie dish. This creates an uncooked pie shell, ready to be filled with your chosen ingredients. Be careful not to accidentally eat the dough—it’s tempting, but it won’t help your Cooking XP!

Adding the Filling to Your Pie

Now that you have an uncooked pie shell, it’s time to add the filling. This step determines the type of pie you’ll end up with, so choose wisely based on your goals.

Filling the Pie Shell

Take your specific filling (e.g., redberries, cooked meat, or apples) and use it on the uncooked pie shell. For multi-ingredient pies like Garden Pie or Fish Pie, you’ll need to add each item one at a time in any order. For example:

• Garden Pie: Add tomato, then onion, then cabbage.
• Fish Pie: Add cooked trout, cooked cod, then potato.

After adding all the ingredients, you’ll have an uncooked pie ready for the oven.

Tips for Efficient Filling

To speed up the process, keep your ingredients in your inventory and work near a bank. For complex pies, consider gathering all items beforehand to avoid multiple trips. This is especially helpful if you’re training Cooking in bulk.

Baking the Pie in OSRS

With your uncooked pie prepared, it’s time to bake it. This is where your Cooking skill comes into play, as higher levels reduce the chance of burning the pie.

Finding a Cooking Range

You’ll need a cooking range or fire to bake your pie. Ranges are preferable because they lower the burn chance compared to an open fire. Some great locations include:

• Lumbridge Castle: A range right in the kitchen, perfect for beginners.
• Cooking Guild: Requires 32 Cooking and a chef’s hat, but it’s efficient for higher levels.
• Rogues’ Den: A fire right next to a bank, ideal for bulk cooking.

Cooking Levels and Burn Rates

Each pie has a minimum Cooking level to attempt and a level where you stop burning it entirely. Here’s a handy table:

Pie Type	Minimum Level	Stops Burning At	XP Gained
Redberry Pie	10	45	78
Meat Pie	20	50	104
Apple Pie	30	70	130
Garden Pie	34	68	138
Fish Pie	47	82	164

Use your uncooked pie on the range, and if successful, you’ll get a freshly baked pie. If it burns, you’ll end up with a burnt pie—useless for eating but a rite of passage for any OSRS chef.

Using Your Pie: Benefits and Boosts

Once your pie is baked, you can eat it, sell it, or use it for its unique effects. Pies are multi-bite foods, healing a set amount of hitpoints per bite, and some offer temporary skill boosts.

Healing and Practical Uses

Pies heal varying amounts of hitpoints depending on the type:

• Redberry Pie: 5 HP per bite (10 HP total).
• Meat Pie: 6 HP per bite (12 HP total).
• Apple Pie: 7 HP per bite (14 HP total).

They’re great for combat training or quests where food is needed but not as efficient as higher-tier options like sharks.

Skill Boosts from Pies

Some pies provide temporary boosts, making them valuable for skilling or bossing:

• Garden Pie: +3 Farming boost.
• Fish Pie: +5 Fishing boost.

For example, a Garden Pie can help you plant higher-level seeds, while a Fish Pie boosts your Fishing level for better catches. Time your pie consumption to maximize these benefits.

Selling or Banking Your Pies

If you’re not eating them, pies can be sold on the Grand Exchange. Prices vary, but higher-level pies like Fish Pie tend to fetch more due to their boosts. Alternatively, bank them for later use in combat or skilling sessions.

Making a pie in OSRS is a straightforward yet rewarding process. Whether you’re aiming to level up Cooking, stock up on food, or gain a skill boost, pies offer a fun and practical option. Start with a simple Redberry Pie if you’re new, or challenge yourself with a Fish Pie as you progress. With this guide, you’re ready to become a master pie-maker in Gielinor. Happy baking!