Best 4 Amish Ground Cherry Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Amish Ground Cherry Pie, a hidden gem from the heart of Amish country. This delectable pie showcases the unique taste of ground cherries, also known as cape gooseberries, enveloped in a flaky, golden crust. Inside, a sweet and tangy filling awaits, bursting with the essence of summer. Experience a symphony of textures and flavors as you savor each bite. This article provides two scrumptious recipes: one for a classic Amish Ground Cherry Pie and another for a Ground Cherry Pie with a modern twist, featuring a streusel topping. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the quaint charm of Amish kitchens.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GROUND CHERRY PIE II



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Ground cherries, also known as husk tomatoes, produce tiny tomato-like fruits in papery husks on low, lanky bushes. This is an old Mennonite recipe with a crumb topping.

Provided by JBS BOX

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups ground cherries
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1 (9 inch) pie shell
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Wash ground cherries and place in unbaked pie shell. Mix brown sugar and 1 tablespoon flour and sprinkle over cherries. Sprinkle water over top. Mix together 3 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons sugar. Cut butter in until crumbly. Top cherry mixture with crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, reduce temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue to bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 126.7 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

AMISH SOUR CHERRY PIE



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Provided by Kevin Williams

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups sour cherries
uice from half a lemon
1 teaspoon almond almond flavoring
few drops of red food coloring
1 1/3 cup sugar
1 /2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cornstarch (slightly heaping )

Steps:

  • Blend cherries, lemon juice, almond flavoring, foodcoloring, sugar, salt, and cornstarch.
  • Put in pie shell and dot with butter.
  • Put top shell on and cut slits, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 350 until golden.

GROUND CHERRY PIE



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We bought ground cherries at our local farmer's market last weekend...They looked so interesting and had such a unique taste. After searching and searching, I found a few recipes for ground cherry pie. This combines the best of a few different recipes. We didn't have quite enough ground cherries to make a large pie, so I used a silicone cupcake mold and made mini pies. Delicious served alone or with icecream!

Provided by Oliver Fischers Mo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
4 -5 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups of ground cherries, husks removed
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 1/2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • For the crust: Combine flour and salt in a food processor.
  • Slowly add cubes of chilled butter.
  • Slowly add ice water until the dough forms a ball.
  • Roll out the dough for the pie crust bottom and place in a pie pan.
  • There is enough dough to make a lattice or rustic top crust.
  • For the filling: Mix cherries, sugar, water, and flour in a bowl.
  • Pour into pie pan on top of bottom crust.
  • Make lattice or rustic top crust and place on top of filling.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Then lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees and bake for 30 minutes, until the pie filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.7, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 24.6, Protein 6.1

GROUND CHERRY PIE



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The firm fruit which is nestled in a husk, is about the size of a cherry, and looks like a green tomato..though the color varies from green to yellow to red... I think it also resembles a Mexican tomatilla..you will need pastry for a 2 crust 9" pie

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 dash salt
2 1/2 cups husked cape gooseberries (ground cherries)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Line a 9" pie pan with pastry and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the tapioca, sugars, almond extract, nutmeg and salt.
  • Sprinkle half the mixture in the bottom of the pastry shell and top with the cherries.
  • Sprinkle the remainder of the sugar mixture over the cherries and dot with the butter.
  • Top with a lattice designed or other decorative top crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the heat for 350° and bake for 45-50 minutes longer, or until the crust is deep golden and the juices in the pie are bubbling in the center.
  • Cool before cutting.

Tips:

  • To make the pie crust, it is important to use cold butter. This will help to keep the crust flaky.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to do so on a lightly floured surface. This will prevent the dough from sticking.
  • To prevent the pie crust from shrinking, trim the edges of the dough before baking.
  • When filling the pie, be sure to leave some room at the top for the filling to bubble up.
  • To make sure the pie is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of the pie. If it comes out clean, the pie is done.

Conclusion:

Amish Ground Cherry Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust and sweet-tart filling, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Amish Ground Cherry Pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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