Difficulty: Beginner
Dessert
Smoked Strawberry Pie
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Beginner
There's nothing better than a scrumptious Strawberry Pie with a smoky recteq twist!
Instructions
- Step 1: To prepare the dough, in a mixing bowl combine the flour and cold butter with a fork or dough cutter until the texture resembles sand.
- Step 2: Add the water and salt and mix until the dough forms a ball. Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrapping them in plastic and allowing to rest in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Step 3: In a bowl combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and orange zest, mixing well.
- Step 4: Remove the dough. On a lightly floured surface roll into 1/8th inch thick sheet, about 1 inch bigger than the baking dish. Place one in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Step 5: Fill the pan with the strawberry mixture, top with the second dough sheet and seal off the edges.
- Step 6: In a small bowl, beat the egg, with a pastry brush lightly brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the second listed sugar.
- Step 7: Preheat recteq to 400°F, bake the pie for 35-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the strawberry filling is thick.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Filling
- 3 pound(s) Strawberries, sliced
- 3/4 cup(s) Sugar
- 1/3 cup(s) Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon(s) Orange Zest
Dough (or Store Bought)
- 2 1/2 cup(s) All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup(s) Butter
- 1/4 cup(s) Cold Water
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) Salt
Topping
- 1 each Egg
- 1 teaspoon(s) Sugar
Tools Needed
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Fork (or dough cutter)
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Small Bowl
- Pastry Brush
- Step 1: To prepare the dough, in a mixing bowl combine the flour and cold butter with a fork or dough cutter until the texture resembles sand.
- Step 2: Add the water and salt and mix until the dough forms a ball. Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrapping them in plastic and allowing to rest in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Step 3: In a bowl combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and orange zest, mixing well.
- Step 4: Remove the dough. On a lightly floured surface roll into 1/8th inch thick sheet, about 1 inch bigger than the baking dish. Place one in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Step 5: Fill the pan with the strawberry mixture, top with the second dough sheet and seal off the edges.
- Step 6: In a small bowl, beat the egg, with a pastry brush lightly brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the second listed sugar.
- Step 7: Preheat recteq to 400°F, bake the pie for 35-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the strawberry filling is thick.
Chef Pairings
Your family will love this Smoked Strawberry Pie served with dollops of fresh whipped cream and sprinkles of powdered sugar.