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Favorite Sweet & Savory Pies Recipe

Favorite Sweet & Savory Pies

Welcome to the delicious world of pies! If you’re a fan of both sweet and savory dishes, then you’re in for a treat with our Favorite Sweet & Savory Pies. This article will guide you through creating two types of delightful pies: a sweet pie filled with your favorite fruits and a savory pie loaded with flavorful meats and vegetables.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Pie Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen fruit e.g., apples, blueberries, peaches
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter diced
Savory Pie Filling
  • 1 lb ground meat e.g., beef, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables e.g., carrots, peas, corn
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Pie Crust
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 6-8 tbsp ice water

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pie dish
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the pie crust by combining flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter and mix until crumbly, then add ice water until the dough comes together. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Step 2: Make the sweet pie filling by cooking fruit, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a saucepan until thickened. Stir in diced butter.
  3. Step 3: For the savory pie filling, cook ground meat in a skillet, then add onion and garlic until translucent. Stir in mixed vegetables, thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the pies by rolling out the chilled crust, filling with either the sweet or savory filling, and sealing the edges. Brush with melted butter.
  5. Step 5: Bake the pies at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes for sweet pies and 30-35 minutes for savory pies, until golden brown.

Notes

Make it healthier by using whole grain flour for the crust and incorporating more vegetables in savory pies. You can also create a vegan option using lentils or mushrooms.