As the Jewish holiday of Passover approaches, many people look for a special recipe to create a delicious and symbolic pie crust that adheres to the dietary restrictions of the holiday. A pesach pie crust, also known as a Passover pie crust, is a unique baking creation that excludes ingredients like wheat flour, leavening agents, and certain grains, which are forbidden during Passover. Instead, alternative ingredients like matzo meal, potato starch, or almond flour are used to create a flavorful and crispy crust. This article explores some of the best recipes for creating a pesach pie crust, offering a delightful and authentic touch to your Passover celebrations.
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SWEET MATZO PIE CRUST
When finely ground, matzo becomes the Passover-friendly dessert base for a seder-ready take on a graham-cracker crust.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, pulse matzo to a fine crumb (you should have 1 1/2 cups). Add salt, coconut oil, sugar, and water. Pulse to combine, then press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until light golden, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely before filling with your favorite kosher curd and meringue topping or chocolate ganache.
PEACH PIE THE OLD FASHIONED TWO CRUST WAY
This is a simple, quick, old fashioned, baked, two crust peach pie made with fresh peaches and simple ingredients. It's great during summer peach season.
Provided by BERNIERONE
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Peach Pie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Line the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts. Brush with some of the beaten egg to keep the dough from becoming soggy later.
- Place the sliced peaches in a large bowl, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix gently. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour over the peaches, and mix gently. Pour into the pie crust, and dot with butter. Cover with the other pie crust, and fold the edges under. Flute the edges to seal or press the edges with the tines of a fork dipped in egg. Brush the remaining egg over the top crust. Cut several slits in the top crust to vent steam.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is brown and the juice begins to bubble through the vents. If the edges brown to fast, cover them with strips of aluminum foil about halfway through baking. Cool before serving. This tastes better warm than hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 358.3 mg, Sugar 30.1 g
SINGLE CRUST PEACH PIE
My mother made this pie several times a month in the fall with fresh peaches from the Western Slope of Colorado, the BEST peaches in the world! It is still one of our family's favorites!
Provided by Lori
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Peach Pie Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream sugar and butter or margarine together. Add flour and nutmeg; mix until mealy. Spread 1/2 of mixture in pie crust. Arrange peaches on top of crumb mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top of peaches.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for ten minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 40 minutes, or until brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 140.4 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
PESACH PIE CRUST
Posted in response to a recipe request. This is one of the most simplest pie crust recipes I've come across for Passover, and it's no-roll, a boon for those of us who hate rolling dough (I'm the President of the NoRoll Club)
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and press in a pie pan.
Tips:
- Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Make sure your pie crust is well-chilled before baking. This will help to prevent it from shrinking.
- If you are using a store-bought pie crust, be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions. Don't forget to poke holes in the bottom of the crust before baking to prevent air bubbles from forming.
- When filling your pie, be sure to leave some space around the edges so that the crust can rise.
- Bake your pie in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the crust is cooked through.
- Let your pie cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the filling from running out.
Conclusion:
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy a delicious and satisfying Passover pie. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a pie that will impress your family and friends. So get creative and experiment with different flavors and fillings. The possibilities are endless!
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