Best 3 Autumn Surprise Pie Recipes

Autumn Surprise Pie: A Fall Harvest Delight

As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it's time to savor the flavors of fall. The Autumn Surprise Pie is the perfect dessert to celebrate the season's bounty. This delectable pie features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a medley of autumnal fruits, spices, and a hint of maple syrup. Apples, pears, and cranberries provide a sweet-tart balance, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add warmth and depth of flavor. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream takes this pie over the top.

This article offers two variations of the Autumn Surprise Pie: a classic recipe and a gluten-free version. The classic recipe uses all-purpose flour for the crust, while the gluten-free version uses a blend of almond flour, oat flour, and tapioca flour. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add nuts, dried fruits, or even a splash of liqueur to the filling. No matter how you choose to make it, the Autumn Surprise Pie is sure to be a hit at your next fall gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET AUTUMN HARVEST PIE

Sweet Autumn Harvest Pie image

Apples, pears and cranberries are what bring the special autumn flavor to this delectable pie. Serve with ice cream for the ultimate finale to your special meal.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories Pie

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 prepared double crust pie crust
1 1/2 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 lbs bartlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place jellyroll pan on lower oven rack.
Fit bottom crust into 9" pie pan.
Flute; refrigerate.
Roll out top crush to 1/4" thickness.
Using a leaf-shaped cutter, cut out pastry leaves.
Mix apples, pears, cranberries, 1-1/4 cups sugar, flour, lemon juice and cinnamon; spoon into crust.
Brush crust edges with egg.
Arrange leaf cutouts over filling, overlapping slightly.
Brush with egg; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Place pan on hot baking sheet in oven.
Bake 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake 1 hour or until golden.
Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 254.7, Carbohydrate 82.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 49.4, Protein 4.7

SURPRISE PIE

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A crustless nut pie covered in cool whip. A family favorite made from pantry ingredients. Time does not include chilling for 2 hours after baking. Makes a thin pie which can easily be double for decadence.

Provided by Tiny kitchen

Categories Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
20 Ritz crackers, crushed (round butter flavored crackers)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Add baking powder. Beat a few seconds.
Fold in alternately sugar, cracker crumbs and nuts.
Add vanilla mixing gently.
Pour into a buttered 8 or 9 inch pie plate.
Place in oven and reduce temperature to 250 degrees.
Bake 45 minutes.
Cool and place in fridge to chill.
Cover with Cool Whip and return to fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Sodium 150.1, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 43.3, Protein 4.5

AUTUMN HARVEST PIE

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 12-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

7 baking apples, such as, Rome, Granny Smith, or Cortland, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
7 Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
3 cups (12 ounces) fresh cranberries
Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper; set aside. Combine apples and pears in a large mixing bowl. Add flour, sugar, nutmeg, lemon juice, and zest, and mix. Add cranberries, and toss gently. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a rough 18-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Line a 12-inch pie dish with the dough.
Transfer apple and pear mixture into pastry-lined pan. Dot the top with butter. Fold and overlap the pastry over the fruit. Brush pastry with cream. Sprinkle sugar lightly and evenly over the top of pie. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees; continue to bake until juices are bubbling, about 1 1/2 hours more.

Tips:

Use ripe apples: This will ensure that your pie has the best flavor.
Peel and slice the apples thinly: This will help them to cook evenly.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough.
Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will make it easier to work with.
Preheat the oven before baking the pie: This will help to ensure that the crust cooks evenly.
Brush the crust with milk before baking: This will help to give it a golden brown color.
Let the pie cool completely before slicing it: This will help to prevent the filling from running out.

Conclusion:

The Autumn Surprise Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart filling, and crunchy streusel topping, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!