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With a pastry brush, lightly brush a thin layer of beaten egg over the top crust.
Toss 1 tablespoon of sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over the crust.
Bake pie for 20 minutes before reducing the heat of the oven to 375 degrees and baking for another 30-35 minutes.
Before serving, let the pie cool at room temperature for 3-4 hours to let the filling thicken.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 383g, protein 4.8g, total fat 17.9g, total carbohydrates 53g, cholesterol 24mg, sodium 262mg
Strawberry and Peach Pie
Serve this gorgeous strawberry and peach pie with a scoop (or two!) of ice-cream and some sliced toasted almonds for a wonderful dessert or for tea.
Serves 6
1 hour
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
4 cups fresh Peaches, cut into slices
2 cups fresh Strawberries, cut into slices
1 cup + 2 teaspoons Sugar
1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
¼ teaspoon ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Salt
Directions:-
Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Mix together sugar, flour, nutmeg, salt and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
Add peaches, strawberries and lemon juice and combine all ingredients together.
Prepare the pie crust by rolling out one portion of pie crust and transfer to a pie plate.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
Roll out the other portion of pie crust and place on top of the pie filling, sealing in the sides.
Using a pastry brush, brush the top crust with some milk and sprinkle 2 teaspoons of sugar over it.
Bake pie for 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 395g, protein 4g, total fat 16g, total carbohydrates 61g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 280mg
Simple Plum Pie
A delicious pie filled with ripe plums of a gorgeous deep maroon hue. Serve with ice-cream on the side for a glorious dessert like no other!
Serves 6
1 hour
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
3 pounds Plums, cut into slices
¾ cup Sugar
¼ cup Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
¼ teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoons Butter
Directions:-
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out 1 portion of pie crust and transfer onto a pie plate.
Prepare the filling by tossing the slices plums, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and salt together.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and dot with small piece of the butter.
Roll out the other portion of pie crust and place on top of the pie filling, sealing the sides.
Bake pie for 1 hour and let cool at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 412g, protein 3.7g, total fat 20g, total carbohydrates 56g, cholesterol 11mg, sodium 349mg
Sweet Cherry Pie
A beautiful and delectable sweet cherry pie comes together really easily and with wonderful flavors to serve up at your next dinner party.
Serves 8
3 hours
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
4 cups fresh Sweet Cherries, cut into halves
½ cup fresh Raspberries
½ cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
¼ cup Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon unsalted Butter, chilled and cut into pieces
1 Egg, beaten
1/3 cup Almonds, sliced
Directions:-
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Next, prepare the pie filling by stirring together cherries, raspberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch and sugar in a large mixing bowl, set aside.
Roll out 1 portion of the pie crust dough and transfer onto a pie plate.
Spoon the pie filling into the prepared pie crust and place the pieces of chilled butter on top of the filling.
With the other portion of pie crust, cut out ¾-inch strips with a knife or pizza cutter and arrange these strips on top of the pie filling to create a lattice design.
Using a pastry brush, lightly brush a thin layer of beaten egg mixture over the top crust.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top of the top crust before popping into the oven to first bake for 20 minutes.
At the end of 20 minutes, reduce the heat of the oven to 375 degrees and bake for another 30-35 minutes.
Let the pie cool for at least 3 hours before serving to let the filling thicken.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 493g, protein 5g, total fat 19.7g, total carbohydrates 74.5g, cholesterol 24mg, sodium 285mg
Strawberry and Orange Pie
The combination of strawberries and oranges make for a flavorful pie that is also a treat to look at!
Serves 12
1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients:-
1 Gluten-Free Pie Crust, blind baked
3 cups Strawberries, cut into slices
4 Egg Yolks
2 cup Low-Fat Milk
½ cup Sugar
¼ cup Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Butter
1 teaspoon Orange Rind, grated
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
Start by preparing the pie filling. Have the milk and egg yolks mixed together in a mixing bowl with a whisk. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat ½ cup sugar and cornstarch over medium heat.
Add milk mixture slowly into the saucepan whisking until the mixture comes to a boil. Let mixture boil for about 2 minutes until it thickens, whisking constantly.
Take the saucepan off the heat and add butter, orange rind and vanilla extract.
Transfer the mixture into the pre-baked pie crust and cover with a cling wrap.
Pop into the fridge to chill for at least 3 hours before layering strawberry slices on top.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 205g, protein 3g, total fat 8.9g, total carbohydrates 28.8g, cholesterol 77mg, sodium 149mg
Honey and Balsamic Blueberry Pie
The addition of sweet balsamic vinegar in the filling accentuates the sweetness of the blueberries to give you an absolutely mouth-watering pie that everyone is sure to fall in love with!
Serves 8
3 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
7 cups fresh Blueberries
½ cup Sugar
1/3 cup Honey
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
¼ cup Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Butter, cut into cubes
1 Egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 425 degrees.
Roll out 1 portion of pie crust dough and transfer to a pie plate.
Next, prepare the filling by tossing together blueberries, cornstarch, vinegar, sugar, honey, salt, pepper, vanilla and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
Spoon the filling into prepared pie crust and dot the top with the cubed pieces of butter.
With the other portion of pie crust, cut out ¾-inch strips with a knife or pizza cutter and arrange these strips on top of the pie filling to create a lattice design.
With a pastry brush, lightly brush the top of the crust with beaten egg mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes before bringing the oven heat down to 375 degrees and bake for another 20 minutes. At the end of the total time of 40 minutes, remove the pie and cover with a sheet of foil before returni
ng the pie to the oven and baking for an additional 30 minutes.
Let the pie cool for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 451g, protein 4.6g, total fat 19g, total carbohydrates 67.8g, cholesterol 28mg, sodium 348mg
Black Raspberry Pie
A yummy pie filled with black raspberries that are packed with anti-oxidants and other essential vitamins. Nutritious and delicious!
Serves 8
3 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
6 cups Black Raspberries
1/3 cup Sugar
¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
¼ cup Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Butter, cut into small pieces
1 Egg White
¼ teaspoon ground Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Salt
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 425 degrees.
Roll out 1 portion of pie crust dough and transfer to a pie plate.
Prepare the filling by mixing together berries, both types of sugar, cinnamon, salt and flour in a large mixing bowl.
Spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust and dot with pieces of butter.
Roll out the other portion of pie crust dough and place on top of the pie filling, sealing the sides.
Using a sharp knife, cut out an “X” in the middle of the top crust.
Brush the top of the crust with egg white and then sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of brown sugar over.
Bake for 35 minutes.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 359g, protein 4.9g, total fat 17g, total carbohydrates 48g, cholesterol 3mg, sodium 331mg
Simple Pear Pie
Delicious buttery crust filled with flavorful pear slices cooked to perfection made even more aromatic with some spices.
Serves 10
2 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
8 Pears, cut into ½-inch slices
½ cup Sugar
¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
¼ teaspoon ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground Cloves
For the Glaze:
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted Butter, melted
1 tablespoon Milk
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
Prepare the pie filling by mixing sugar, flour, cloves and cinnamon, stir to mix well. Throw in the sliced pears and toss in the mixture to coat thoroughly.
Roll out 1 portion of pie crust dough and transfer into a pie plate.
Spoon the pie filling into the prepared pie crust and dot with pieces of butter.
Roll out the other portion of pie crust dough and place over the pie filling, sealing at the sides.
In a small bowl, combine milk, sugar and butter to make the milk glaze.
Using a pastry brush, brush the milk glaze over the top of the pie crust.
With a sharp knife, cut 5 slits in the top crust.
Pop the pie into the oven and bake for 1 hour 50 minutes.
Let the pie cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 423g, protein 4g, total fat 17g, total carbohydrates 68.8g, cholesterol 4mg, sodium 247mg
Mango Pie
This tasty mango pie will whisk you away to the tropics with its vibrant colors and delectable flavors.
Serves 10
1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
6-8 Mangoes, sliced
½ cup Sugar
3 tablespoons Flour
2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoon ground Ginger
1 Egg + 1 tablespoon Water, mixed together
For the Whipped Cream:
1 cup cold Whipping Cream
1 tablespoon Sugar
2 teaspoons Lime Zest
2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
To make the filling, toss together mangoes, spices, sugar, flour, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, lemon and lime juices and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
Roll out 1 portion of the pie crust dough and transfer to a pie plate.
Spoon the pie filling into the prepared pie crust.
Roll out the other portion of pie crust dough and place on top of the pie filling, crimp the sides to seal. With a sharp knife, cut 4-5 slits in the top crust.
Using a pastry brush, brush the top of the pie crust with egg mixture.
Bake for 10 minutes, before reducing the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 50-55 minutes.
Let the pie cool at room temperature for at least an hour.
To make the whipped cream, whisk together all the ingredients for the whipped cream and spoon a dollop on top of each slice of mango pie to serve.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 357g, protein 3.9g, total fat 13g, total carbohydrates 56g, cholesterol 16mg, sodium 205mg
Strawberry and Apple Pie
The golden pairing of strawberries and apples make for a superb pie with great flavors that you will make again and again.
Serves 6-8
45 minutes
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
3½ cups Apples, cut into thin slices
1¼ cups fresh Strawberries, cut into slices
½ cup Sugar
4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For the Topping:
½ teaspoon Sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 450 degrees.
Make the pie filling by first mixing apples and strawberries with lemon juice, and then add sugar and flour and toss together to combine well.
Roll out 1 portion of pie crust dough and transfer to a pie plate.
Spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust.
Roll out the other portion of pie crust dough and place on top of the pie filling, crimp the sides to seal.
With a sharp knife, cut about 5-6 slits on the top of the pie crust.
Mix together ingredients for the topping, sprinkle over the top of the pie, and cover the edges of the pie with a piece of foil.
Bake for 10 minutes, after which bring the heat down to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes.
Let the pie cool for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 332g, protein 3.6g, total fat 15.8g, total carbohydrates 45.5g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 245mg
Berry Rhubarb Pie
The unique flavor of rhubarb works wonderfully to balance out the sweetness of the variety of berries in this delicious pie that will give you a berry and rhubarb pie that is perfect for everyone in the family!
Serves 8
1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:-
2 Pie Crusts
1½ cups Rhubarb, cut into slices
1 cup Strawberries, cut into slices
1½ cups Mixed Berries (boysenberry/blackberry/raspberry/blueberry)
½ cup Sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking Tapioca Pearls
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 375 degrees.
Roll out 1 portion of the pie crust dough and transfer to a pie plate.
Prepare the filling by mixing together sugar and quick-cooking tapioca pearls, rhubarb, berries, lemon juice, vanilla and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes for the be
rries to macerate.
Next, pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
With the other portion of pie crust, cut out ¾-inch strips with a knife or pizza cutter and arrange these strips on top of the pie filling to create a lattice design.
Cover the pie edges with a long strip of foil to prevent the sides from burning.
Bake for 25 minutes, remove the foil, and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes.
Let the pie cool before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 311g, protein 3g, total fat 15.8g, total carbohydrates 39.6g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 245mg
PECAN PIE RECIPES
German Coconut and Pecan Chocolate Pie
Fudge-y and chocolate-y with crunchy coconut and pecans to finish off that perfect bite, this wonderful German coconut and pecan chocolate pie will leave you coming back for more!
Serves 8
1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust, blind baked
For the Filling:
4 Egg Yolks
½ cup German Sweet Chocolate, chopped
¼ cup unsweetened Chocolate, chopped
1 can (14oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup Pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Topping:
½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream