Best 8 Fried Green Tomato Pie Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey into the world of fried green tomato pie, a unique and tantalizing dish that combines the tartness of unripe tomatoes with the crispy texture of fried goodness. Often served in the American South, this savory treat captivates palates with its medley of flavors and textures, making it a delightful addition to any meal. As you discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect fried green tomato pie, this article will guide you through the process, ensuring that each bite brings satisfaction and leaves you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN TOMATO PIE



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When frost nips our garden, I quickly gather all the green tomatoes still on the vine and make this old family favorite. It's been handed down from my grandmother, and now my granddaughters are asking for the recipe.-Violet Thompson, Port Ludlow, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
3 cups thinly sliced green tomatoes (4 to 5 medium)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Dough for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add tomatoes and vinegar; toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. Add filling; dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge., Bake until tomatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GREEN TOMATO SKILLET PIE



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A serving of fried green tomatoes is a classic dish in the South, as much at home on a vegetable plate as skillet corn, greens, and classic macaroni and cheese. Green tomatoes aren't just for frying; you can enjoy also them in a sweet and juicy pie. Green tomato pies have been called the "apple pies of summer" because, when baked with warm spices such as cinnamon and cloves, unripe green tomatoes take on fruity notes similar to Granny Smith apples or rhubarb. Top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream or your favorite ice cream. When you get them home from the market, store green tomatoes in the refrigerator to keep them from ripening. As delicious as the filling is, the bacon dripping-flavored crust is also an integral part in making this a fantastic recipe. The dough can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated, or 2 months ahead and frozen.

Provided by Anna Theoktisto

Categories     Pies

Time 4h

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup bacon drippings, cold
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch kosher salt
5 medium-size green tomatoes (about 1 lb., 12 oz. total), thinly sliced into half-moons (5 cups)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the Crust: Place flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor; pulse to combine, about 3 times. Add butter and drippings; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 times. Gradually add 1⁄2 cup cold water, pulsing until mixture forms a dough, about 5 times. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half; shape into 2 disks. Cover disks tightly in plastic wrap. Chill until firm, up to 1 day.
  • Prepare the Filling: Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together granulated sugar, raisins, flour, cinnamon, zest, cloves, and salt in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and vinegar. Toss to coat; set aside.
  • Unwrap 1 dough disk. Place on a lightly floured surface; sprinkle dough with flour. Roll into a 14-inch circle. Fit into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Unwrap remaining disk. Roll into a 12-inch circle; cut into 1-inch-wide strips.
  • Pour tomato mixture into dough in skillet; dot with butter. Arrange strips in a lattice design over Filling. Trim and discard excess dough; crimp edges of Crust. Freeze, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Brush chilled pie with beaten egg; sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake in preheated oven until Crust is golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool 2 hours before serving.

BAKED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 cup buttermilk
3 large unripe (green) tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Nonstick cooking spray, for the tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
Fine sea salt
1 large egg yolk (from a pasteurized egg)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as canola
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large flat bowl or pie plate, whisk together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Put the breadcrumbs into a second pie plate and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Pour the buttermilk into a third pie plate. Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel. Dredge them first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then in the buttermilk, and then finally in the panko, patting to coat completely. Place onto the lined sheet pans, spaced about 1 inch apart. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, then flip the tomatoes, spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray, rotate the pans and bake until golden brown, an additional 15 minutes.
  • For the Cajun-spiced aioli: Meanwhile, sprinkle the minced garlic with salt and use the back of a knife to press it into a paste. Add the garlic and egg yolk to a stainless steel bowl along with the lemon juice and Dijon mustard; whisk to combine. Combine the oils in a container with a spout that will allow for easy controlled pouring. While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a slow steady stream (see Cook's Note). Stir in the Cajun seasoning and add salt to taste.
  • Serve the tomatoes on a platter with a bowl of the Cajun-spiced aioli.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Channel your Southern charm while making our easy-to-make fried green tomatoes that are ready to eat in one hour.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large firm green tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into thick (at least 1/4 inch) slices. Place tomatoes in colander; sprinkle with salt. Let stand about 30 minutes to pull out water. Pat tomatoes dry with paper towels.
  • Pour buttermilk into shallow bowl. In separate shallow bowl, place flour; season with salt and pepper. Dip tomatoes into buttermilk, coating both sides; gently shake off excess. Dip tomatoes into flour, coating both sides; gently shake off excess.
  • In deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat (375°F). Fry 2 tomatoes at a time in hot oil 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.

Provided by Diana Swenson-Siegel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large green tomatoes
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
  • Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
  • In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1136 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Make and share this Fried Green Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CrystalRN

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium green tomatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Combine flour, cornmeal, salt, garlic salt, red pepper and black pepper in pie plate or shallow bowl; mix well.
  • Pour buttermilk into second pie plate or shallow bowl.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, dip tomato slices into buttermilk, coating both sides.
  • Immediately dredge slices in flour mixture; shake off excess flour mixture.
  • Cook tomato slices in hot oil 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to parchment paper or paper towels.
  • Serve immediately with pepper sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.5, Fat 74.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 488, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 5.7

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH RIPE TOMATO SALSA



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Use up unripe green tomatoes as well as ripe fruit from your tomato plants with this simple, healthy recipe

Provided by Celia Brooks Brown

Categories     Canapes, Dinner, Starter

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tbsp plain flour
200g polenta
2 eggs
4 large green tomatoes , about 500g/1lb 2oz, sliced 1cm thick
vegetable oil , for frying
1 large or 2-3 medium ripe tomatoes , finely chopped
2 spring onions , finely chopped
handful mint leaves, finely chopped
1 green chilli , deseeded, finely chopped
2 tbsp lime juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the flour over a plate. Place polenta into a medium bowl, season and mix well. Place eggs in a small bowl and beat. Lightly coat a green tomato slice first in the flour, dusting off any excess, dip in the egg, then coat in polenta. Repeat with remaining slices.
  • Heat a shallow pool of oil in a large frying pan. Fry the coated tomatoes in batches until golden and crisp on both sides, turning them over with a fish slice. As they are done, drain well on kitchen paper and keep warm in a low oven while you fry remaining batches.
  • To make the salsa, mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Serve the fried green tomatoes hot, with the salsa spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.16 milligram of sodium

GREEN TOMATO PIE



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This pie is a classic in the southern U.S. and is a spicy treat no matter where it's served!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
7 to 8 tablespoons cold water
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg or ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups green tomato slices, cut into fourths
1 1/4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix 2 2/3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
  • Gather pastry into a ball. Divide in half and shape into 2 flattened rounds on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. With floured rolling pin, roll one pastry round into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 10-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.
  • In large bowl, mix sugar, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour, the nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt. Add tomatoes, lemon peel and lemon juice; toss to coat. Turn into pastry-lined pie plate. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over tomatoes. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate.
  • Roll other round of pastry. Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape. Unfold top pastry over filling; trim overhanging edge 1 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll top edge under lower edge, pressing on rim to seal; flute as desired. Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg

Tips:

  • Choose firm, unblemished green tomatoes for frying. Larger tomatoes can be cut into wedges or slices.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for frying the tomatoes.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the tomatoes. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Fry the tomatoes until they are golden brown and slightly softened.
  • Use a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil from the fried tomatoes.
  • Make sure the pie crust is well-chilled before filling and baking.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Fried green tomato pie is a delicious and easy-to-make Southern classic. With its crispy crust, tangy filling, and creamy topping, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you have a bunch of green tomatoes on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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