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August 2, 2011
Fresh Nectarine Pie
Traditional Cakes & Pies
Prep time:
20 minutesbaking time:
30 minutes“Grandpa called this fresh-fruit pie a 'slice of summer.'”
Ingredients
Serves 8
- 1 refrigerated piecrust, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 pounds nectarines, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate. Place piecrust on bottom of plate. Turn edges of crust inward to form a 1/2-inch-thick edge; press firmly against sides of plate and flute.
2
Transfer nectarine slices to piecrust. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until crust is browned and fruit is tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
3
Place strawberries in food processor; process until pureed. Press puree through strainer; discard seeds and pulp. Pour liquid into 1-cup measure. Add lemon juice and enough water to equal 1 cup liquid.
4
Combine remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Stir in puree until cornstarch and sugar are dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Spoon mixture over pie, spreading to cover evenly. Let cool. Chill 2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap after 1 hour in refrigerator.
Variations(1)
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Fresh Nectarine Pie part deux
Created by Admin User on Aug 19, 2011
Reviews(2)
Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
Removing the pits from stone fruits, such as nectarines and peaches, was a daunting task until Grandma showed me her easy trick. First she cut the fruit in half across the middle, perpendicular to the crease mark in the fruit. Then Grandma grasped both halves and twisted while pulling the halves apart to expose the pit. The pit then popped out easily.
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The filling is excellent! I added 1 T of corn syrup to thicken and shine the fruit. Absolutely a taste of summer from our own garden! Husband loved it too!
not the easiest pie in the world - you'll need a food processor. but worth it.