The Ultimate Fruit Pie Recipe For Crispy Crust And Juicy Filling

A mixed fruit pie is a perfect way to feel the blast of nature’s freshness. The secret to a perfect fruit pie is balancing the sugar with the fruits and the base to hold the whole thing in one place. This fruit pie recipe will bring you to the garden of fresh fruits with including cherry, with its unique taste.

How To Make A Crispy Healthy Fruit Pie

A healthy pie refers to one that is rich in nutrients, goodness, and balanced with taste. There are random pies that are selling outside, but a homemade fruit pie recipe is much healthier than others. Let’s know the secret of perfect fruit pie.

Benefits Of Mixed Fruit Pie

• Rich in useful vitamins
• Good for children 
• Increase dietary fiber
• Flavour without surgery coating
• Full of antioxidants

Recipe Summary 

Recipe	Fruit pie
Prep Time	1hour 45 minutes
Cooking time	1hour
Total time	2hours 45 minutes
Serving	6-8people
Cuisine	America
Difficulties	Sightly tough
Calories	275 calories each serving

1. Keep the Dough Cold

A good flaky, crispy pie is based on the ingredients that are incorporated in the dough. Before preparing the dough, make sure the butter is cold enough. The chunky cold butter gets melted inside the oven and gives the pie a crunchy crust and beautiful flaky layers.

2. Mentain Thinkner 

If you don’t let the fruits ruin your pie, then add some coating to coat the fruits before spreading them inside the pie. Natural fruits release a huge amount of juice while baking. The thickener of the corn starch will help to absorb the extra juice and let your pudding be soft in side crust out side.

Top ingredients need

For All Butter Double Crust

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter straight from the fridge (cut into small cubes)
• ½ cup ice water(adjust as per dough)

For The Fruit Filling

• 6cups fresh fruits
• ½ to ¾  cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if using mixed fruits)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into tiny pieces 

For the last touch

• 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (like Demerara) for dusting

Equipment needs

• Mixing bowl (2)
• Pastry cutter
• Paring knife
• Rolling pin
• Pie plate (9inches)
• Messuaring cup
• Baking sheet
• Pastry brush
• Fork

Step-by-Step Instructions to Prepare the Fruit Pie

Steps of preparation

Step 1: Make the pie dough

In a large bowl, take the flour and add the rest of the ingredients, like egg, salt, sugar, and the cubed butter. Assemble the whole thing with a dash of water, sparkle, and form into a tough dough. Make to separate and qual disc from the dough.

Step 2. Roll and prep the base

After kneading the dough, roll it out on a clean surface with the rolling pin. Take the rolled-out pie base and unroll it over the 9-inch baking pan. Now press the extra portion tightly into the bottom and side out without stretching it. Use a fork to make light holes from the bottom of the base. Don’t push the overhanging portion; rather, save it for later. 

Step 3: Prepare the fruits

Rinse the fruit with water and give it a complete dry. Pour them into another bowl and toss with sugar and lemon juice, corn starch, cinnamon, and flour. Now pour the fruit mixture over the chilled pie shell and sprinkle a small amount of butter over the fruit.

Step 4: Sealing and topping

Now it is the time to roll out the second disc of the prepared dough. After rolling out the dough, place it over the fruit filling and gently push from te edges. Cut out the extra pie base from the sides to give it a better texture. Press from the edge to seal the complete pie top.

Step 5: bake to perfection

Now prepare your oven to bake the pie. Preheat it to 400°F(200 °C). Meanwhile, place your pie on a parchment paper to prevent extra juices. Now, in a bowl, whisk the eggs and spread them over the pie with the help of a pastry brush and sprinkle some granulated sugar on the top. The egg wash will give a golden colour and a shine to it. Now bake the pie for 20 minutes at first, then reduce the heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake it again for another 35 minutes. 

When To Know It Is Done and ready to be served?

Until the pie becomes golden brown on top, don’t switch off the heat. Once it’s done, turn off the power and wait for 2-3 hours to cut it out.

How To Make Juicy And Crispy Pie Crust

To make the dough more crispy, add cold butter cubes while preparing the dough and eggs into it. Increase the amount of fruits or use juicy fruits to make it juicier.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories	275-280
Total Carbohydrates	50g
Sugars	25g
Dietary Fibre	4g
Total Fat	15g
Saturated Fat	8g
Protein	3g

Serving suggestion

The 9-inch fruit pie can be served am,ong the 8 people. This a high-calorie recipe. People with blood sugar can skip the sugar in the recipe and use jaggery powder or honey instead.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Don’t use warm butter
• Do not push the pie from its center
• Avoid baking with out perhment or butter paper

Conclusion

This fruit pie recipe is an ultimate recipe that can be a common item in your morning breakfast. It makes you happy and also fulfills you with natural nutrients. Add this item to your party, occasion, or any other festival and make it a memorable food.

FAQs

Q1.Can we use vegetable oil instead of butter?

Yes, you can skip the butter and add any negytable oil instead.

Q2. How long can the pie be stored in a fridge?

It can only be saved for 3 to 4 days maximum.

Q3. Is a fruit pie e healthier for a high blood pressure patient?

A fruit pie is generally not a healthy choice for a high blood pressure (hypertension) patient 

Q4. How to prepare mango pie?

Instead of the mixed fruit, only add the raw mangoes

Q5. Which fruits can be added to a mixed fruit pie?

Berries added sweetness and colour to the pie. Stone fruits such as peaches, plums, nectarines, and cherries added juiciness.