FRUITCAKE PIE

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This recipe came from a friend who knows how much we love fruitcake. The pie has similar flavors, but it's more manageable to make than a large batch of fruitcake. I usually serve it with whipped cream. It's excellent with ice cream, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
1 cup pecan halves, divided
3/4 cup red candied cherries, divided
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped candied pineapple
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, ginger and nutmeg

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Set aside. Chop 1/2 cup pecans; set remaining pecan halves aside. Chop 1/2 cup cherries; halve remaining cherries and set aside. Combine the dates, pineapple and chopped pecans and cherries; sprinkle over crust. , In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, corn syrup, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Pour over fruit mixture. Top with the reserved pecan and cherry halves. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Maja Tasin
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.


Davee Brackout
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is moist and flavorful. I love that you can use any type of dried fruit you like.


Yitbarek 350
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This pie was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was dry and the filling was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Applerock Applerock
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Paul Sarec
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This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Malik Wahab
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I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this pie was actually really good! The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.


Elijah Pompey
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This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ap Apu
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.


Mujtabamujji Mujtabamujji
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This pie was delicious! I used a mix of dried cherries, cranberries, and raisins, and the filling was perfectly moist and flavorful. The crust was also very flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a classic h


Daneila Curry
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I've made this pie twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is so flaky and the filling is perfectly sweet and tart. I love that you can use any type of dried fruit you like, so it's easy to customize to your own taste.


Bariyaa Victor
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This fruitcake pie was a hit with my family! The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I used a variety of dried fruits, including cranberries, raisins, and apricots, and they all complemented each other perfectly. I also added a b