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July 17, 2016

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Summer Fruit Pie

Mom and I were debating the foods, desserts really, that are the true joys in life.  We ended up agreeing that there’s nothing like an awesome pie with flaky, crispy, golden brown crust and overflowing, gooey fruit filling and a layer cake with tender, moist cake and fluffy frosting that melts in your mouth.  I think the cake needs sprinkles too, but that’s where our agreement would end.

Sure cookies are great, blondies, and brownies too.  I love a nice scoop of ice cream and even a popsicle.  Tarts and waffles and pancakes and cinnamon rolls have their high points as well.  But really, it’s all about perfect cake and perfect pie.

Summer Fruit Pie

The two are American classics.  The foods we dream about, and hope to see in bakeries and on restaurant menus.  They make our mouths water and no matter how full we are, we always have a little extra room for a piece a pie or cake.

I don’t actually make cake or pie that often.  In fact I haven’t made a layer cake since December.  I need to change that!  But I have made two pies so far this summer.  One had crumbs topping and berries and there’s a piece sitting in the freezer that I now desperately want.

Summer Fruit Pie

And then there’s this.  Summer Fruit Pie.  I wanted to make a pie that just has all the fruit I love during these warm months.  I used a mixture of sweet, sour, and rainier cherries, blackberries, and yellow and white peaches and nectarines.  Use whatever you love in whatever combination you like.

The end result is that crispy, flaky, golden brown crust that is to die for and a juicy, tender filling where there is so much fruit that it falls out when you pull a slice out of the pan.  This celebrates summer’s bounty as well as the perfect pie.

Summer Fruit Pie

By the way, this is the perfect pie because it tastes good and was homemade and is perfectly imperfect.  When Mom and I were assembling this pie, the crust was cracking and we had to press it back together, but it tasted amazing in the end.  So when you are making this pie or another pie or any meal, dessert or otherwise, have fun and in the end it will be just great.

Summer Fruit Pie

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  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
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Ingredients

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  • Crust
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup pure vegetable shortening
  • 3–7 tablespoons very cold water
  • 2 tablespoons milk (any variety, I used almond)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
  • Filling
  • 8 cups summer fruit
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Make the pie crust. In a large bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the butter and shortening and mix until the dough resembles coarse meal. I like doing this with my hands or two forks, but a food processor will work too! Add 3 tablespoons of water and mix. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together when pressed.
  2. Form the dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  3. After the dough has chilled, flour a large surface and divide the dough in half. Roll one half of the dough into a large round that will fit into your pie pan. Once it is rolled, place it in the pie pan. Roll the other half and reserve it for the top. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Make the filling. In a large bowl, stir together the fruit, sugar, bourbon, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Use any combination of fruit you like. I used 1 cup sour cherries, 1 cup rainier cherries, 1 cup Bing cherries, 1 cup blackberries, and 4 cups of white and yellow peaches and nectarines.
  5. Remove the crust from the refrigerator and add the filling. Be sure to leave the vast majority of the liquid in the filling behind or the pie will never set.
  6. Top with the other half of crust and crimp the edges however you like. Cut slits in the top and brush with the 2 tablespoons of milk. Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of coarse sugar. Place the pan on a foil lined baking sheet because it will bake over.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F, and bake for an additional 1 hour. Check the pie halfway through to see if it needs to be turned or covered with foil. The pie is done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  8. Allow pie to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing. Pie may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen in quarters, wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in a 350 degree F oven for about 30 minutes.

Notes

Additional time is necessary for the dough to chill and the pie to cool.

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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Don’t forget to check out the other Sunday Supper dishes!

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  • Peach Pancakes with Peach Maple Syrup by Magnolia Days
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  • Brandy Peach Lemonade by Nosh My Way
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Sides & Salads:

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Desserts:

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  • Blueberry Peach Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
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  • Gluten Free Peach Apricot Crisp by Desserts Required
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  • No-Churn Peach Pie Ice Cream by The Redhead Baker
  • Peaches and Cream Cobbler Popsicles by Crazed Mom
  • Peaches and Cream Pie by Cooking on the Ranch
  • Peach and Pistachio Tart by Caroline’s Cooking
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  • Peach Willy by Monica’s Table
  • Roasted Peach and Lime Sorbet by Brunch-n-Bites
  • Rustic Peaches & Cream by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
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Comments

  1. Liz says

    July 17, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Oh, boy, this combination of fruit must make an awesome filling!!! I sure wish I had a slice!!!

    Reply
  2. Eileen says

    July 18, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I love the idea of a pie mixing all the great summer fruits. Pie is my all time favorite dessert!

    Reply
  3. Serena says

    July 21, 2016 at 2:10 am

    What a gorgeous pie! It looks heavenly!

    Reply
  4. Cindy Kerschner says

    July 23, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Summer fruits as a pie combo are an awesome dessert choice!

    Reply
  5. Debbie Eccard says

    July 26, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    Looks fabulous to me!! I am not a pie fan but this could convert me for sure!!

    Reply

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