Best 6 Walnut Pie With Molasses And Orange Recipes

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Walnut pie with molasses and orange is a classic dessert that combines the flavors of sweet, nutty walnuts, rich and robust molasses, and bright, citrusy orange. This delectable treat has a long history, dating back to the 1800s, and has been a staple of Southern cuisine ever since. Today, it is still cherished for its unique combination of flavors and its ability to bring people together around the table. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with the best recipe for walnut pie with molasses and orange, ensuring that you can create this timeless dessert and share it with your loved ones.

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WALNUT PIE WITH MOLASSES AND ORANGE



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This pie is fudgy, nutty, salty-sweet and spiked with citrus. It's a meeting of sorts, between arguably Britain and America's greatest desserts: the treacle tart and pecan pie. Cut corners by grating the crust instead of rolling it out, but don't skip making your own bread crumbs and roasted walnuts; the texture and flavor rely on the freshness of both. Once you've prebaked the crust to biscuit brown, err on the side of undercooking the molasses-custard filling: It'll firm up when cooled and stay gooey for days.

Provided by Clare de Boer

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch pie (about 10 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Shortcut Pie Crust (see recipe)
4 1/2 ounces/130 grams whole raw, unsalted walnuts (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon/255 milliliters light corn syrup
Zest of 1/2 navel orange (about 1 teaspoon) and 1/4 cup juice (from the whole orange)
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 ounces/85 grams crustless white bread (crusts removed or reserved for another use), torn into small pieces, then pulsed in a food processor until very fine (about 2 lightly packed cups)
1/2 cup/120 milliliters heavy cream, plus more for serving
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk

Steps:

  • Prepare the Shortcut Pie Crust through Step 3.
  • Once the dough has chilled, working over a 9-inch pie dish, prepare the crust through Step 4, then chill, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. (This can be done ahead.)
  • When you're ready to bake the pie, heat the oven to 350 degrees and arrange two racks near the center of the oven. Place the chilled pie crust on a sheet pan, and the walnuts on a separate sheet pan. Transfer both to the oven. Bake until the walnuts are evenly golden throughout, 12 to 15 minutes. Continue to bake the pie crust until it turns golden and is fully cooked, another 10 to 15 minutes (for a total of about 25 minutes). Finely chop the walnuts to between the size of a steel-cut oat and a pea. Variety in size is nice.
  • While the pastry bakes, prepare the filling: Add the corn syrup, orange zest and juice, molasses, ginger and salt to a small saucepan and warm over low heat just until the syrups liquefy and loosen. (Do not boil.) Add the bread crumbs and toasted walnuts to the warmed mixture, stir and let sit until slightly cooled.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream and eggs together with a fork to combine, then fold it into the cooled walnut mixture. Pour into the pie crust and bake on a sheet pan until the center of the pie just sets, about 25 minutes. Serve at room temperature or just above, with plenty of heavy cream for drizzling.

ENGLISH WALNUT PIE



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My grandmother's Woman's Club would hold bake sales, and this pie was always a hit. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Vivian

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Walnut Pie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup light corn syrup
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in sugar, salt, vanilla, and corn syrup. Melt the butter and whisk it into the egg mixture. Stir in the nuts. Pour filling into pie shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 306.4 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

WALNUT MOLASSES PIE



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This pie is a family favorite I frequently prepare for Sunday dinner at my mother's. Somewhat like pecan pie, this treat is scrumptious and nutty with a sweet molasses flavor.-Betty Jones, Collinston, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, molasses and vanilla until blended; stir in walnuts. Pour into pastry shell. Cover edges with foil., Bake at 350° for 25 minutes; remove foil. Bake 12-17 minutes longer or until top of pie is et and crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

WALNUT MOLASSES PIE



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Make and share this Walnut Molasses Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1 unbaked pastry shell

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, molasses and vanilla until blended; stir in walnuts.
  • Pour into pastry shell and cover edges with foil.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes; remove foil.
  • Bake 12-17 minutes longer or until top of pie is set and crust is golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Refrigerate 1-2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.4, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 132.8, Sodium 295.7, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 42.5, Protein 9.6

WALNUT MOLASSES PIE



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Another recipe from Ms. Larsen of The Village Pie Maker in Eustis, NE. She describes this pie as "earthy and robust" and says it's great with vanilla ice cream, unsweetened whipped cream or a dollop or creme fraiche.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup molasses, mild
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 (10 inch) unbaked pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Beat eggs. Add melted butter, vanilla, salt and nutmeg; blend well. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and molasses. Mix thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle nuts in unbaked pie shell; pour egg mixture over nuts.
  • Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.4, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 87, Sodium 337.7, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 43.2, Protein 6.2

CALIFORNIA WALNUT PIE WITH ORANGE AND CINNAMON



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Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Walnut     Fall     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Easy Pie Crust
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Refrigerate pie crust 15 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs in medium bowl until well blended. Add corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, orange peel, cinnamon and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Pour walnut filling into chilled crust. Bake pie 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Continue baking pie until puffed and set in center when dish is gently shaken, about 40 minutes longer. Cool pie completely on rack. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.) Cut pie into wedges and serve.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • Use fresh walnuts: Fresh walnuts have a more intense flavor and will produce a better-tasting pie. If you can't find fresh walnuts, you can use frozen or dried walnuts, but they won't have the same flavor.
  • Toast the walnuts before using them: Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. To toast the walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  • Use a good quality molasses: The molasses is one of the key ingredients in this pie, so it's important to use a good quality molasses. Look for a molasses that is dark and thick, and has a strong flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pie: The pie is done when the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Overcooking the pie will make the filling dry and the crust tough.

Conclusion:

Walnut pie with molasses and orange is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of walnuts, molasses, and orange is a perfect flavor combination, and the pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. If you're looking for a new dessert to try, I highly recommend giving this walnut pie a try.

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