Granddaughters Fruit Pie Recipes

FIVE-FRUIT PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, tapioca and fruit; let stand for 15 minutes. In another bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, water and vinegar; stir into flour mixture just until moistened., Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate; trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate. Spoon fruit mixture into crust., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edges. Brush with cream; sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake at 375° for 45-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool completely on a wire rack.

HAUPIA AND PASSION FRUIT PIE

Steps:

• For the haupia layer: Whisk to combine the coconut milk, whole milk, cornstarch, vanilla and sugar in a medium saucepot. Place the pot over medium heat and continue whisking the mixture slowly as the liquid starts to thicken. Once you notice that the liquid is starting to thicken, adjust the heat to low and continue to whisk until the mixture is completely thickened and the texture looks smooth and shiny, about 3 minutes.
• Place the pie crust on a plate or baking sheet. Using a small heatproof rubber spatula, pour and scrape the mixture into the pie crust, spreading the mixture out as evenly as possible. Place the plate with the pie into the refrigerator and chill until set, about 30 minutes.
• For the passion fruit layer: Combine the passion fruit puree and whole milk in a medium saucepot. Sprinkle the gelatin on top of the liquid and whisk gently to combine. Let this mixture sit for 2 minutes.
• Place the pot on the stove on medium heat. Once the mixture starts to warm up, add the sour cream, sugar and gelatin and gently whisk until the sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved. Do not let this mixture boil and do not whisk too much which will produce unwanted foam and bubbles.
• Place the entire pot into an ice bath. Using a small rubber spatula, gently stir as the liquid cools. Once the mixture is at room temperature, strain it into a small bowl using a fine mesh strainer to remove excess air bubbles. Pour this over the haupia layer and place in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours or up to overnight before cutting.
• For the garnish: Whisk the heavy cream in a large bowl to stiff peaks. Use a warm knife to cut the pie and serve with the whipped cream and fresh berries.

FRESH PEAR PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack.
• Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest in mixing bowl. Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie pan.
• Arrange pear slices in layers in the pastry-lined pan, sprinkling the sugar mixture over each layer. Dot with butter and sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Roll out remaining dough for the top crust. Use your finger dipped in a small bowl of water to moisten the rim of the bottom crust. Place top crust over filling, and trim edge using kitchen shears or a sharp paring knife. Fold edge under bottom crust, pressing to seal. Flute edge. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
• Bake in the preheated oven on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes longer. Allow to cool several hours before serving.

FRUIT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together cherries, cherry pie filling, currants, cranberries, gooseberries, apples, sugar, cinnamon, and almond extract. Allow to set 15 minutes.
• Spoon equal amounts of fruit mixture into 3 pastry-lined 9 inch pie pans. Dot each pie with 1 tablespoon butter. Cover each pie with top pastry. Seal edges and cut steam vents in tops.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.

GRANDDAUGHTER'S FRUIT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the crust: Place flour and sugar in bowl, cut in shortening. Add fruit juice. Mix until dough forms a ball. Add more juice if necessary. Divide ball into 2 pieces and roll out.
• For the filling: Combine pineapple, oranges, cherry pie filling, cranberry sauce, sugar, tapioca, cinnamon and lemon juice. Line a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with half of the rolled out pastry. Add filling, dot with margarine and top with other half of pastry. Make several slits in top crust. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven. Mix together the powdered sugar and lemon and brush glaze on the pie.

EASY BAKED FRUIT POCKET PIES

Steps:

• Pies
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Dust work surface with a little flour.
• Unroll puff pastry sheet then cut into four sections.
• Brush the inside outer edge with the egg wash.
• Add approximately two tablespoons of your chosen fruit filling to the center of one side of the pastry quarter sheet.
• Fold over the puff pastry to cover the fruit filling and gently press the edges to seal.
• Cut three slits across the top of the hand pie then place on the baking sheet.
• After all pies are assembled and on the baking sheet, brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
• Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Glaze
• Add the milk in increments to the powdered (confectioners) sugar and stir. Use more or less milk to achieve desired consistency.
• Drizzle over fruit pies.