Apricot Raisin Pie With Stevia Recipes

OLD FASHIONED APRICOT RAISIN PIE

Steps:

• 1. Roll half of the pie pastry to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Place in a 10-inch pie plate. Set aside.
• 2. Drain the apricots, reserving 1 1/2 cups syrup. Set the apricots aside.
• 3. Combine the reserved syrup and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, stir well Stir in raisins, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; add lemon rind, lemon juice, and butter, stirring until the butter melts. Add the reserved apricots and pecans; stir well. Pour filling mixture into the pastry shell.
• 4. Roll the remaining half of the pie dough to 1/8 inch thickness; cut into 1/2 inch strips. Arrange the pastry strips in lattice design over the apricot mixture. Trim off the excess pastry along the edges. Fold the edges under, and crimp.
• 5. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

APRICOT RAISIN PIE WITH STEVIA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Whisk together the powdered milk, cornstarch, stevia powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
• Place apricots, raisins, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the powdered milk mixture, and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in white vinegar and butter. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Turn the filling into a pastry lined pie pan. Cover with top crust. Seal edges, and cut slits in the top crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing.