Best 2 Holiday Fruit Pie Recipes

HOLIDAY FRUIT PIE

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My mom is an excellent pie maker, so I learned from the best. If my pie with cranberries and pineapple seems tart, sprinkle sugar on the lattice. -Courtney Stultz, Columbus, KS

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, water and honey. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cornstarch and cinnamon; stir in cranberry mixture and apple. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry even with rim. Add filling., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Bake 45-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover pie loosely with foil during the last 30 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOLIDAY FRUIT BARS

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Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2007! Bake a warm and cozy fruit dessert bar using cookie mix and pie filling, ingredients already in your cupboard.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pouches (1 lb 1.5 oz each) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press half of dough in bottom of pan.
Spread pie filling over dough. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
In small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth. If necessary, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over warm bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 2 g

Tips for Making the Perfect Holiday Fruit Pie

Use a variety of fruits to create a flavorful and colorful pie.
Choose fruits that are in season for the best flavor.
Peel and core the fruits before slicing them.
Toss the fruit with sugar, cornstarch, and spices to help thicken the filling.
Use a deep-dish pie plate to prevent the filling from boiling over.
Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Conclusion

Holiday fruit pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its sweet and tart filling and flaky crust, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. By following the tips in this article, you can make the perfect holiday fruit pie that will impress your family and friends.