Best 5 Old Fashioned Clam Pie Recipes

Calling all seafood lovers! Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to the Old-Fashioned Clam Pie, a New England delicacy that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets behind this classic dish, from selecting the freshest clams to crafting the perfect flaky crust. Our collection of recipes caters to diverse preferences, including a traditional version, a gluten-free alternative, and a vegetarian adaptation.

1. **Traditional Old-Fashioned Clam Pie:** Dive into the quintessential clam pie experience with this time-honored recipe. Fresh clams, savory bacon, and aromatic vegetables are enveloped in a velvety smooth sauce, all nestled within a golden-brown crust.

2. **Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Clam Pie:** Savor the deliciousness of clam pie without compromising on dietary restrictions. This gluten-free version swaps all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this New England treat.

3. **Vegetarian Old-Fashioned Clam Pie:** Experience the essence of clam pie in a vegetarian avatar. Fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, and a flaky crust come together to create a delightful meatless alternative that's equally satisfying.

4. **Clam Pie with Cornbread Crust:** Elevate your clam pie game with a flavorful cornbread crust. The combination of sweet cornbread and savory clam filling creates a unique taste sensation that will leave you craving more.

5. **Scallop and Clam Pie:** Indulge in a luxurious variation of the classic clam pie by adding tender scallops to the mix. The delicate flavor of scallops complements the clams perfectly, resulting in a seafood symphony that will delight your palate.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD FASHIONED CREAM PIE

Old Fashioned Cream Pie image

Beat the heck out of the ingredients and watch baking time. One hour usually does it. I don't know where I got this recipe, but I've had it a long time. I think it's great!

Provided by Sue

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place sugar, egg, half and half, flour, whipping cream, and butter or margarine in blender. Beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into pie shell and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until set in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 160.3 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

CLAM PIE

Clam Pie image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 2 pies, 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 unbaked 9-inch pie shells
2 cups shucked clams, drained and chopped (about 35 littlenecks)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup finely diced peeled potato
4 strips thick bacon, cooked until crisp, drained and crumbled
3 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Sprinkle the clams, onion, potato and bacon over the bottom of the pie shells. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, cream and poultry seasoning. Pour this mixture over the clams.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until set and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 408, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 566 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED CLAM DIP

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This hot seafood dip, served with potato chips, is an ode to the salt spray of the New England coast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
2 cans (6.5 ounces each) whole clams, such as Bar Harbor Premium, drained and coarsely chopped, 3 tablespoons liquid reserved
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for sprinkling
Coarse salt
Potato chips, for serving

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in clams and liquid, Worcestershire, shallot, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined. Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2-to-3-cup baking dish.
Bake until bubbly and top is golden brown in spots, about 30 minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with cayenne, with potato chips.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM PIE

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If you love creamy New England style clam chowder, you will love this recipe. It works best with my mother's homemade pie crust recipe, but I sometimes use store bought pie shells for convenience. This pie is excellent as a left over, IF there's any left!

Provided by Kaya1245

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 prepared pie crusts
1 1/2 cups clam juice
3 cups diced potatoes
1 diced carrot
1 large onion, diced
2 cups chopped clams
freshly ground salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup milk

Steps:

Place clam juice, potatoes, carrots, and onion in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
Add clams and salt and pepper to taste.
Mix flour with light cream or milk (heavy cream will make the mixture too thick), and stir into the clam mixture.
Bring to boil, stirring until the mixture thickens, remove from heat. Let mixture cool.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and prepare 1 pie shell in baking dish. Pour cooled mixture into the shell, and cover with the remaining shell, sealing the edges and poking airholes in the top.
Bake for 10 minutes at 400, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook about 30 minutes longer, until the crust is golden brown.
Let the pie cool in order to let the filling set.

CAPE COD CLAM PIE

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When we lived in Massachusetts my mom would make these pies and we would take them to the beach as picnic food. I don't have the access to fresh little neck clams any longer, but I still make clam pie only now I use canned clams.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 unbaked pie shells, your own or store bought
2 c shucked clams, drained and chopped (about 35 littlenecks) or 3cans chopped clams, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 c potato, cooked, peeled and sliced
6 slice bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
3 large eggs
1 c heavy cream
3/4 tsp bell's poultry seasoning

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
2. Sprinkle the clams, onion, potato and bacon over the bottom of the pie shells. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, cream and poultry seasoning. Pour this mixture over the clams.
3. Top with second crust. Make slits for steam to escape.
4. Bake 45-55 minutes, until set and lightly browned. Serve hot or cold.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh clams. If using canned clams, be sure to rinse them well and drain them thoroughly.
To make the pie crust from scratch, follow the recipe included in the article. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought pie crust.
Be sure to pre-bake the pie crust before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
When adding the clam mixture to the pie crust, be sure to spread it out evenly. This will help to ensure that the pie cooks evenly.
Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This usually takes about 30-35 minutes.
Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the filling from spilling out.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned clam pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give old-fashioned clam pie a try. You won't be disappointed!