18+ Christmas Fruit Pies Recipe You Won't Believe The Taste!

Ingredients

Filling:

• Canned or fresh fruit: Choose your favorite seasonal fruits such as apples, pears, cherries, or cranberries.
• Granulated sugar: To add sweetness to the filling.
• Cornstarch: To thicken the filling and prevent it from becoming too runny.
• Lemon juice: Adds a bright and tangy flavor to the filling.
• Cinnamon and nutmeg: These warm spices bring out the festive flavors in the fruit.

Pie Crust:

• All-purpose flour: The main ingredient for the crust.
• Cold unsalted butter: Cut into small cubes for a flaky crust.
• Cold water: To bring the dough together.
• Salt: Balances out the sweetness in the pie.

Instructions

Filling:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare your fruit by washing and slicing them into small pieces.
3. In a bowl, mix the fruit, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until well combined.
4. Transfer the fruit mixture into a pre-made pie crust or a homemade one (see instructions below).
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
6. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Pie Crust:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Sprinkle cold water over the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, and gently mix until the dough comes together.
4. Shape the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk shape.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
7. Transfer the dough into the pie dish and trim the edges.

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