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Bird's Nest Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Jeannine Bates 

"When we were kids, our favorite dessert at Grandma's house was Bird's Nest Pie. Maybe we were fascinated by the name of the treat, but that can't be the only reason we liked it--there were never any leftovers! This family recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 medium apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup sour milk*
  • 1 egg
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

  1. Divide apples evenly between two greased 9-in. pie plates; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, sour milk and egg; mix well. Divide batter and pour over apples. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until pies are lightly browned and test done. Invert onto serving plates (so apples are on the top). Combine all topping ingredients; sprinkle over apples. Serve warm.

FOOTNOTE

  • (*To sour milk, place 1 tablespoon white vinegar in a measuring cup; add enough milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand for 5 minutes.)
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2006 by MarthaWannabe 
So simple and so yummy! My 3-year old helped me line the pie plates with the apples and also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by Kim 
Tasty! Though it was a little hard to spread the batter over the apples. Once it was done and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2007 by RockStarPrincess 
Great easy recipe. I added more spices to the dough: 1/4 tsp each of ginger, cinnamon,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by poush 
This was edible, but not something I would make again. My pies/cakes did not completely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by cherokeebaby 
my family loved This! I added vanilia and cinnimon to batter and used peaches instead of apple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by Charlene 
My family loved this and cleaned it up. It was very easy to make. I will definitly be making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by Miss Dusty 
This is a pretty good pie/cake, although it could use a few more spices in the dough. I think... MORE


 
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