Best 6 German Fruit Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with German fruit pie, a classic dessert that embodies the essence of German baking tradition. This delectable treat, known as "Obstkuchen," is characterized by a buttery crust encasing a vibrant array of fresh fruits, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. From the delicate sweetness of apples to the tangy zest of berries, each bite offers a unique gustatory experience. This article presents a collection of German fruit pie recipes that cater to diverse preferences, ensuring there's a perfect pie for every occasion. Whether you seek a classic apple pie, a rustic berry pie, or a unique plum pie, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating this beloved dessert at home. Embrace the art of German baking and embark on a sweet adventure with these enticing fruit pie recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GERMAN FRUIT PIE



German Fruit Pie image

Make and share this German Fruit Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dawn J

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup coconut
1 cup raisins
1 cup of chopped pecans
1 cup butter (melted)
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 eggs (medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together. Pour into 2 unbaked pie shells (deep shells don't work as well) Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

RICH FRUIT KUCHENS



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This German classic is such a part of our reunions, we designate a special place to serve it. Five generations flock to the "Kuchen Room" for this coffee cake. -Stephanie Schentzel, Northville, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 coffee cakes (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
CUSTARD:
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups sugar
8 to 10 cups sliced peeled tart apples or canned sliced peaches, drained, or combination of fruits
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, salt, oil, egg and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight., The next day, for custard, whisk the eggs, cream and sugar in a large bowl until combined; set aside. Divide dough into 4 portions. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Press each circle onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Arrange 2 to 2-1/2 cups of fruit in each crust. Pour 1 cup custard over fruit., For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 1/3 cup over each coffee cake. Cover edges of dough with foil. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and custard reaches 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GERMAN PLUM TART



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The buttery crust of this fruit-filled treat melts in your mouth. You can substitute sliced apples or peaches for the plums with great results. I've used this crust with blueberries, too. -Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg yolk
3/4 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds plums, quartered (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and 3 tablespoons sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until mixture forms a soft dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate., Arrange plums, skin side up with edges overlapping, in crust; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and fruit is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAVARIAN STRAWBERRY PIE



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"A coconut crust and pretty fluffy filling make this dessert special," notes field editor Kathryn Anderson of Wallkill, New York. "When he strawberries ripen here in our Hudson Valley, Many churches feature them at festivals."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
3/4 cup sugar
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine coconut and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 300° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned (cover edges loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning if necessary). Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine strawberries and sugar; let stand for 15 minutes. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved; stir in lemon juice. Stir into strawberry mixture. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN FRESH PEACH KUCHEN



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One of the delights of summer in Germany is fruit kuchen, an open face fresh fruit pie served warm from the oven. It's made with pastry crust or raised yeast dough crust; a custard mixture is poured over the fruit before baking. In this recipe fresh ripe peaches is used, plus a crispy, rich biscuit crust, somewhat like shortcake. Kuchen can also be made with canned or frozen fruit. Fragrant peach kuchen is especially delicious with whipped cream or a la mode. Time the kuchen to bake during dinner so that it will be at just the right temperature to serve for dessert. The batter may be mixed ahead of time, turned into a baking pan and refrigerated for as long as 3 hours. At brunch, serve kuchen instead of coffeecake.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

boiling water
2 lbs ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6) or 2 (12 1/2 ounce) packages frozen sliced peaches, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemons, rind of
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup regular margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons heavy cream
sweetened whipped cream or soft vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Pour enough boiling water over peaches in large bowl to cover.
  • Let stand 1 minute to loosen skins; then drain, and plunge into cold water for a few seconds to prevent softening of fruit.
  • With paring knife, pare peaches; place in a large bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Sprinkle peaches with lemon juice to prevent darkening.
  • Slice into the bowl; toss to coat with lemon juice; set aside.
  • Onto sheet of waxed paper, sift flour with the sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In large mixing bowl, using fork, beat eggs with milk and lemon peel.
  • Add flour mixture and melted butter, mixing with fork until smooth—1 minute.
  • Do not over-mix.
  • Butter a 9-inch Springform pan, or 9-inch round layer-cake pan.
  • (If cake pan is used, kuchen must be served from pan.).
  • Turn batter into pan; spread evenly over bottom.
  • (At this point, kuchen may be refrigerated several hour, or until about 12 hour before baking.).
  • Combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well.
  • DRAIN peach slices; arrange on batter, around edge of pan; fill in center with 5 peach slices.
  • Sprinkle evenly with sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake 25 minutes.
  • Remove kuchen from oven.
  • With a fork, beat egg yolk with cream.
  • Pour over peaches.
  • Bake 10 minutes longer.
  • Cool 10 minutes on wire rack.
  • To serve, remove side of springform pan.
  • Serve kuchen warm, cut into wedges, with sweetened whipped cream or soft vanilla ice cream.
  • Makes 8 to 10 servings.
  • McCalls Cooking School.

GERMAN FRUITCAKE



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From my Great Aunt's recipe collection. This originally came from a German dairy farmer's wife from Illinois and was published in a local cookbooklet put out by The Naperville Sun. Unlike the fruitcakes you may be used to, this one calls for fruit preserves rather than candied fruits. Choose chunky preserves, with big pieces of fruit, for best results.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups brown sugar
4 large eggs, separated
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup cherry preserves
2/3 cup apricot preserves
2/3 cup pineapple preserves
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Separate eggs and add the yolks to the butter, beating well.
  • Sift together the flour and the spices.
  • Mix the buttermilk and baking soda together, then add some to the butter mixture,alternating with the flour mixture, until all is incorporated.
  • Add the preserves and the nuts, stirring gently.
  • Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl with clean beaters until stiff peaks form, then fold gently into the batter.
  • Scrape into a large greased& floured Bundt pan or tube pan and bake at 350 F preheated for 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done.
  • Let cool before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 187.9, Carbohydrate 74.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 45.3, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal fruit: This will give your pie the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust: Leave about 1 inch of space around the edges so that the filling can bubble up and not overflow.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling: This will ensure that the pie is cooked through.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream: This will add a delicious finishing touch.

Conclusion:

German fruit pie is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its flaky crust, sweet and tangy filling, and simple ingredients, this pie is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give German fruit pie a try!

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