Published 18:54 IST, December 4th 2019
Christmas Delicacy: Here are 2 best Christmas pie recipes to try this year
Christmas is one of the most- awaited days of the year. People cook different kinds of food, including pies. Here are a few Christmas pie recipes to try.
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Holiday parties, family get-togers, and occasional neighbourhood cookie exchange complete holidays. If you would like to choose a traditional sweet that will feed a crowd, here's a recipe that is always preferred-
best Christmas pie recipe:
CANDY CANE PIE
Ingredients
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- 24 large marshmallows
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 drops peppermint extract
- 6 drops red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon crushed peppermint candy, divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 chocolate crumb crust (8 inches)
Instructions
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- Combine marshmallows and milk over low heat in a large casserole. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and marshmallows are melted. Take off heat.
- Add cinnamon, salt, extract of peppermint and colouring to milk. Stir constantly for 30 minutes. Remove 2 spoonfuls of crushed sweet and fold in whipped cream.
- Sprinkle in crust. Cover, refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with remaining candy just before serving.
WALNUT CRANBERRY PIE
Ingredients
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- Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 pack (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
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- Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim to 1 in. beyond plate's edge. Set aside remainder of pastry until ready to fill.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a large saucepan until smooth. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and lemon zest over moderate heat, bring to a boil. Add cranberries and raisins; cook and mix until berries pop for 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and walnuts. It's completely cool. Sprinkle in crust.
- Roll out rest of pastry; make a decorative crust or lattice. Seals or edges of flute. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 425 ° or until bubbly filling and golden brown crust. Cool on rack of a thread.
09:44 IST, December 4th 2019