GROUND CHERRY PIE II

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Ground cherries, also known as husk tomatoes, produce tiny tomato-like fruits in papery husks on low, lanky bushes. This is an old Mennonite recipe with a crumb topping.

Provided by JBS BOX

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups ground cherries
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1 (9 inch) pie shell
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Wash ground cherries and place in unbaked pie shell. Mix brown sugar and 1 tablespoon flour and sprinkle over cherries. Sprinkle water over top. Mix together 3 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons sugar. Cut butter in until crumbly. Top cherry mixture with crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, reduce temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue to bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 126.7 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

Luswata Josiah
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This pie is a must-try! The ground cherries give it a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted before. The crust is also very good.


Katie Gibson
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This pie was amazing! The filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Rauf
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This pie was delicious! The ground cherries added a unique and delicious flavor to the filling, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again!


Oluwaseun Happiness
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The pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just because I prefer tart pies. The crust was very good though.


karl byrne
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This pie is a great way to use up fresh ground cherries. The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mrtankman145
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The pie was easy to make and the results were delicious. The ground cherries gave the pie a unique and delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Daniel Arnold
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out great! The filling was thick and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yareli Simiano
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a big fan of tart fruits. The crust was very good though.


Prydee Chiefmas
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'd never had ground cherries before, but I'm so glad I did! The pie was delicious and the crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jill Brueggemann
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This pie is a great way to use up fresh ground cherries. The filling is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. The crust is also very good.


cherenet gonba
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I've never had a ground cherry pie before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The pie was beautiful and delicious.


Esther Matu
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Just made this pie and it turned out perfect! The filling was tart and sweet, and the crust was wonderfully flaky. My family loved it!


Surab Khan
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This pie was an absolute delight! The ground cherries added a unique and delicious flavor to the filling, which was perfectly complemented by the crisp and flaky crust. I'll definitely be making this again!