NECTARINE, PLUM, AND RASPBERRY PIE

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Nectarine, Plum, and Raspberry Pie image

Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Raspberry     Nectarine     Plum     Summer

Number Of Ingredients 22

Pastry:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 to 7 tablespoons ice water
Filling and assembly:
2 pound nectarines, cut into 1/2" wedges
1 pound red or purple plums, cut into 1/2" wedges
12 ounces raspberries (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten well
1 tablespoon sugar
Special Equipment:
pastry scraper
electric coffee/spice grinder
fluted pastry wheel
pizza cutter or sharp knife

Steps:

  • Pastry:
  • Blend together flour, butter, shortening, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips (or pulse in a food processor) until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Drizzle evenly with 5 tablespoons ice water and gently stir with a fork (or pulse) until incorporated.
  • Squeeze a small handful: If it doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until just combined. (Do not overwork mixture, or pastry will be tough.)
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide into 6 portions. With the heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather all of dough together with scraper and press into 2 balls, then flatten each into a 5" disk. Chill dough, each disk wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Filling and assembly:
  • Toss nectarines, plums, raspberries, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of sugar in a large bowl.
  • Grind tapioca to a powder in grinder, then whisk together with cornstarch, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl (do not toss with fruit until dough is rolled out).
  • Roll out 1 disk of dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin, into a 13"-14" round, then fit into a 9" pie plate and trim edge, leaving a 1" overhang.
  • Roll out remaining disk to a 14" round. Slide round onto a baking sheet. Cover and chill both crusts for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400° with rack in lower third. Toss sugar mixture with fruit and transfer to chilled pie shell.
  • Using fluted pastry wheel (or other utensil), cut chilled dough round into 3/4"-wide strips. Weave strips over filling, forming a lattice. Trim strips 1/2" shorter than dough overhang. Fold overhang over strips and crimp edges decoratively.
  • Brush beaten egg over crust edges and lattice. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over crust. Set pie on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with foil.
  • Bake pie 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350° and continue to bake, checking frequently and covering edge with a strip of foil or pie shield if crusts are browning too fast, until crusts are golden brown and filling is bubbling, 40-50 minutes more.
  • Cool pie to room temperature on a rack, at least 2 hours.

Zebenay Fantahun
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This pie was a disappointment. The crust was tough and the filling was bland.


Misbah Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit pies, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart.


Ramjan Khalifa
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This pie is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The quality of the fruit and the flavor of the pie are top-notch.


Meron Eshetie
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my slice of pie and it was heavenly. The ice cream helped to balance out the tartness of the fruit.


Mohammadjan Khater
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This pie is a bit tart, but I like that. It's a nice change from the usual sweet pies.


Thatow Thato
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I love the way the nectarines, plums, and raspberries look in this pie. It's such a colorful and inviting dessert.


Wisdom Concert
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This pie is a great way to use up summer fruit. It's also a great dessert to take to a potluck or picnic.


Zahra Rabaz
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I'm not much of a baker, but this pie was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again.


Namasoko Keneth
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I made this pie for my family reunion and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe.


Nasir Raza Mallah
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Abdullah Gohar
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I've never been a huge fan of pie crust, but the crust on this pie was amazing. It was flaky and buttery, and it held up well to the juicy filling.


Udith Hwk
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of nectarines, plums, and raspberries, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors melded together perfectly.


Dijaay Daniel
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious pie that everyone will love.


Hania Sajjad
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I love the combination of fruits in this pie. It's so refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic.


Ali Hassan cheema
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This was my first time making a pie from scratch and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pie was delicious.


S0FV1A
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I've made this pie twice now and it's always a hit! The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is perfectly golden brown.


kakorot
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This pie was a delightful summer treat! The combination of nectarines, plums, and raspberries was perfect, and the crust was flaky and flavorful.