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Red Currant Pie

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"I got this recipe from a friend in Germany. It's a delicious way to incorporate red currants into baking."
Red Currant Pie Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 24 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  1 Hr 10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 10 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 1/4 cups red currants

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. To Make Dough: In a medium bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Mix in butter, sugar, egg yolks and lemon zest until mixture forms dough. Let rest in cool place for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll out dough and put into a springform pan.
  3. Bake in oven for 25 minutes, or until golden yellow.
  4. To Make Filling: In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually stir in sugar and cornstarch; beat for 5 minutes. Fold currants into mixture and pour into pie crust.
  5. Bake in oven for 10 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by ANIMAP 
Bravo Patti ! My husband and I have red currents growing in our garden for this very reason... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2003 by SHAREENC 
This recipe is typical of southern Germany. You must remember that they are talking about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by laura 
This was a huge disapointment. It was raw berries mixed in meringue. The berries need to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2005 by PIXIE88 
Yum, yum - I repeat - YUM!! We ate half the cake for supper. This deserves its 5 stars. In... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by picadillyy 
This pie was so good, my inlaws even liked it! I added 1/4 c. grated almonds to the crust and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2006 by Lise M 
We had to make this without cornstarch - substituted 4 tsps. of flour. It was still great,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by msmargit 
Absolutely delicious and a wonderful use for the abunance of currants we have in July. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2006 by SunFlower 
A great way to use that abundance of red currants from the garden! I like the sweet and tart... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by Mary C. 
Having 5 large currant bushes makes finding good recipes top priority! We found this pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2004 by patty crocker 
The jury is still out on this one for me. However, my husband and company just loved it. I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Red Currant Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 259

  • Total Fat: 10.5g
  • Cholesterol: 67mg
  • Sodium: 132mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 3.7g

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