GROUND CHERRY PIE I

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Ground cherries, Physalis pruinosa, which produce tiny tomato-like fruits in papery husks on low bushes, also known as husk tomatoes, are a smaller, more flavorful cousin of the tomatillo, used in Mexican salsa verde.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups ground cherries, husked
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons tapioca
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Steps:

  • Gently mix together the ground cherries, sugar, tapioca, flour and lemon juice. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a 9 inch pie pan with half of the pastry.
  • Pour the fruit mixture into the pastry-lined pan, and dot the top with the butter. Cover with top crust or lattice.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for another 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 254.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

Johnathon Cook
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Yum!


Honey Shah
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Overall, this was a good pie. I would definitely make it again.


Musa Nawaz
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The pie crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Tiisetso Moeketsi
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.


Ramesh Chauhan
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This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The ground cherries added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.


Kim bassma Piona
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Loved this pie! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. Perfect for a summer dessert.


Hafeez Ahmeed
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This pie was delicious! The ground cherries added a unique and wonderful flavor to the pie. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Noushin Ahmed
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The pie crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious. I think I'll try a different pie crust recipe next time.


Bd rasel Khan
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll add a little more sugar to the filling.


Jane Clark
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. The ground cherries add a unique and delicious flavor to the pie. I highly recommend trying this recipe!


Jamiah Abdullah2
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The ground cherries gave it a lovely flavor and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Ssempijja Dan
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The ground cherry pie was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this pie again for future gatherings.


ASED LY
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This ground cherry pie was a delightful surprise! I had never tried ground cherries before, but they added a unique and delicious flavor to the pie. The filling was perfectly balanced, with a sweet and tart flavor that was complemented by the flaky c