## Green Tomato Pie: A Tangy Treat for Summer
When summer comes to an end, green tomatoes often find themselves abandoned in gardens and farmers' markets. These unripe tomatoes may not be ideal for slicing and eating raw, but they can be transformed into a delicious and versatile dish: green tomato pie.
Green tomato pie is a classic Southern comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. While the exact origins of the pie are unknown, it is believed to have originated in the Appalachian Mountains. The pie is made with a flaky crust, a tangy filling of green tomatoes, and a variety of seasonings.
Green tomato pie can be made in a variety of ways, but the basic ingredients are always the same. The green tomatoes are typically sliced and then mixed with sugar, vinegar, and spices. The filling is then poured into a pie crust and baked until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Green tomato pie can be served warm or cold, and it is often accompanied by a side of mashed potatoes or green beans. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal.
This article provides two recipes for green tomato pie: a classic recipe and a vegan recipe. The classic recipe uses a traditional pie crust made with butter and flour. The vegan recipe uses a crust made with oats, flour, and coconut oil. Both recipes use a filling made with green tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and spices.
Whether you are a fan of classic Southern comfort food or you are looking for a vegan-friendly option, this article has a green tomato pie recipe for you.
GREEN TOMATO PIE III
Tastes like the best apple pie you have ever had. Make people guess what it is! They will want another slice.
Provided by Pam
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place diced green tomatoes and vinegar in a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt and flour. Sprinkle over tomatoes and toss to coat evenly.
- Pour into pie crust and cover with criss-cross lattice crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and crust is brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 389.6 mg, Sugar 40.7 g
GREEN TOMATO PIE
This pie is a classic in the southern U.S. and is a spicy treat no matter where it's served!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix 2 2/3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
- Gather pastry into a ball. Divide in half and shape into 2 flattened rounds on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
- Heat oven to 425°F. With floured rolling pin, roll one pastry round into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 10-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.
- In large bowl, mix sugar, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour, the nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt. Add tomatoes, lemon peel and lemon juice; toss to coat. Turn into pastry-lined pie plate. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over tomatoes. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate.
- Roll other round of pastry. Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape. Unfold top pastry over filling; trim overhanging edge 1 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll top edge under lower edge, pressing on rim to seal; flute as desired. Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg
GREEN TOMATO PIE
Steps:
- Mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca and the zest of 1 lemon. Cut 2 pounds green tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; dip completely in the sugar mixture, then arrange in pie shell, adding 1/2 cup golden raisins as you layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and dot with 4 tablespoons butter.
- Perfect All-Butter Piecrust
- Pulse 3 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Add 1 diced stick cold butter; process until combined. Add 2 more diced sticks cold butter; pulse three times, or until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar. Gradually pour in 1/3 cup ice water, pulsing about four times until combined. Turn out onto a clean surface and press into a cohesive dough without overworking (you should see bits of butter). Wrap in plastic wrap and press into a 1-inch-thick disk; refrigerate at least 1 hour before rolling out.
- How to Make a Pie
- Divide the chilled dough in half; roll 1 piece into a 12-inch, 1/8-inch-thick circle on a lightly floured surface (refrigerate the other piece).
- Roll the dough onto a rolling pin, then unroll it into a 9-inch glass pie plate, letting it hang over the edge; add filling.
- Roll out the other piece of dough and place over the filling; press the crust edges together and trim, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Roll up or pinch the overhang to seal.
- Place a foil-lined baking sheet on a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees. Wrap an oiled, wide band of foil around the pie edge to protect the crust. Make slashes in the top of the crust; chill for 30 minutes.
- Reduce the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the pie for 30 minutes. Remove the foil band, brush the crust with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes; cool before slicing.
GREEN TOMATO PIE
When frost nips our garden, I quickly gather all the green tomatoes still on the vine and make this old family favorite. It's been handed down from my grandmother, and now my granddaughters are asking for the recipe.-Violet Thompson, Port Ludlow, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add tomatoes and vinegar; toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. Add filling; dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge., Bake until tomatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GREEN TOMATO AND APPLE PIE
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line an 8-inch pie pan with one of the store bought pastry dough and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, salt, cinnamon, lemon zest, apples, and tomatoes cut into half moons and seeds removed. Toss well to coat the ingredients. Add the lemon juice to prevent discoloration of the apples. Mound the apple, tomato mixture into the pie dough, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot with the butter. Add the second pastry dough on top and crimp the edges to seal. Brush the top of the pastry with the milk and sprinkle the toasted fennel and ground cardamom on top. Bake the pie for 10 minutes at 450 degrees, and then turn the heat down to 350 degrees. Bake for another 35 minutes, until the crust is golden. Let cool on a rack. Serve warm with ice cream or just alone.
CHARLOTTE'S GREEN TOMATO PIE
Green tomato pie makes an awesome conversation piece. I took it to a potluck and it was a delight to share. -Charlotte McDaniel, Jacksonville, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add tomatoes; toss gently to combine., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 half of pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim. Add filling., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top., Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake 35-45 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Choose firm, green tomatoes that are free of blemishes. - Slice the tomatoes thinly and sprinkle them with salt to draw out the excess moisture. - Use a variety of cheeses in your pie, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. - Add some herbs and spices to your pie filling, such as basil, oregano, and thyme. - Use a pre-made pie crust or make your own from scratch. - Brush the edges of the pie crust with an egg wash before baking to create a golden crust. - Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving. - Serve the pie with a side of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.Conclusion:
Green tomato pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up green tomatoes from your garden or farmers market. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a green tomato pie recipe that everyone will love. So next time you have some green tomatoes, be sure to give this classic Southern dish a try.
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