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
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.
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Maja Tasin
m@aol.comThis pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.
Davee Brackout
davee_b@gmail.comI'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
yitbarek350@yahoo.comThis pie was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was dry and the filling was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Applerock Applerock
a@gmail.comI 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
sp@gmail.comThis 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
malik_wahab8@hotmail.comI'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
p.e29@hotmail.comThis 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
a@gmail.comI 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
mm41@gmail.comThis 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
curryd@hotmail.comI'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
v-b@yahoo.comThis 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