Nestled along the coastlines of New England, a culinary gem awaits seafood enthusiasts: the New England Clam Pie. This iconic dish, deeply rooted in the region's maritime heritage, is a symphony of flavors that celebrates the bounty of the sea. As you embark on a journey to discover the best New England Clam Pie recipe, let us guide you through the culinary traditions and techniques that make this dish a true masterpiece.
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NEW ENGLAND CLAM PIE
If you love creamy New England style clam chowder, you will love this recipe. It works best with my mother's homemade pie crust recipe, but I sometimes use store bought pie shells for convenience. This pie is excellent as a left over, IF there's any left!
Provided by Kaya1245
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place clam juice, potatoes, carrots, and onion in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
- Add clams and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix flour with light cream or milk (heavy cream will make the mixture too thick), and stir into the clam mixture.
- Bring to boil, stirring until the mixture thickens, remove from heat. Let mixture cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and prepare 1 pie shell in baking dish. Pour cooled mixture into the shell, and cover with the remaining shell, sealing the edges and poking airholes in the top.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 400, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook about 30 minutes longer, until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool in order to let the filling set.
CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. -Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
DOWN EAST CLAM PIE
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pick over clams, and set them in a colander over a bowl to collect juices. When clams are well drained, transfer them to another bowl.
- In a sauté pan, combine onion, red pepper and parsley with 2 tablespoons butter; cook gently over medium-low heat until vegetables are very soft but not brown. Add to bowl with clams. Crumble half the saltines in your hands, and stir into clam mixture.
- Measure amount of juice from clams and add enough milk or half-and-half to make 1 cup. Add to clam mixture along with eggs, and stir to mix well. Add salt and black pepper to taste, and chili pepper, if you wish.
- Use 1/2 tablespoon butter to butter bottom and sides of a 1-quart baking or soufflé dish. Turn clam mixture into dish.
- Crumble remaining saltines a little more finely than first batch. In sauté pan, combine cracker crumbs with remaining butter; cook over medium heat just until they start to brown. Spoon crumbs over clams, and set dish in oven for 1 hour, checking after 45 minutes. If top of casserole is still pale, turn heat to 425 degrees for last 15 minutes. If it is starting to get too brown, place a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over top while casserole finishes cooking. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 606 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BARNSTABLE CLAM PIE
A little bit of Old Cape Cod from the New England chapter of the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Steam the clams and strain the juice, saving 1/4 cup.
- Remove the clams from the shells and chop finely.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients and pour into a deep pie shell and cover with upper crust.
- Seal all around and pierce the top with a fork.
- Bake for approximately one hour.
- Serve very hot.
CLAM PIE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 2 pies, 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Sprinkle the clams, onion, potato and bacon over the bottom of the pie shells. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, cream and poultry seasoning. Pour this mixture over the clams.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until set and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 408, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 566 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your pie the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen or canned clams, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Soak the clams in cold water before cooking. This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
- Cook the clams until they are just tender. Overcooked clams will be tough and chewy. If you want to cook your clams in the pie crust, parboil them first to ensure they are cooked through before the pie is done.
- Use a good quality clam juice. The clam juice will add flavor to your pie, so it's important to use a good quality juice. Look for a clam juice that is made with fresh clams and that has a clear, light color.
- Don't overfill the pie crust. If you overfill the pie crust, the filling will spill out when you bake it. Leave about 1/2 inch of space between the filling and the top of the pie crust.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown. The pie should be baked until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This will take about 30-40 minutes.
Conclusion:
New England clam pie is a delicious and classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy, flavorful filling and flaky crust, New England clam pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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