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Bird's Nest Pie

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • (*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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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by Carla   view full review
My mom has been making this dessert for years. SHe usually does not invert it, so when i made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2007 by RockStarPrincess   view full review
Great easy recipe. I added more spices to the dough: 1/4 tsp each of ginger, cinnamon,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2006 by MarthaWannabe   view full review
So simple and so yummy! My 3-year old helped me line the pie plates with the apples and also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by TRISHWINN   view full review
I've made this several times, and love it. I'm going to make it this weekend, and I think I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by cherokeebaby   view full review
my family loved This! I added vanilia and cinnimon to batter and used peaches instead of apple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by Kim   view full review
Tasty! Though it was a little hard to spread the batter over the apples. Once it was done and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by poush   view full review
This was edible, but not something I would make again. My pies/cakes did not completely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by Charlene   view full review
My family loved this and cleaned it up. It was very easy to make. I will definitly be making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by Miss Dusty   view full review
This is a pretty good pie/cake, although it could use a few more spices in the dough. I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by mafrogs   view full review
this is my daugther's grandmothers recipe. I was looking for something easy and awesome to...

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