Apple Cranberry Currant Crumble Pie

They say that as you get older you develop more of a sweet tooth. If my parents are any test of this theory, I would have to say, yes this does indeed seem to be true.
When my siblings and I were kids (in the 60s) we had dessert once a month (not counting the coffee cake dad made on Sundays). These days nary a pie recipe gets published that my father doesn’t want to try, especially when I’m around to make the crust.
He made this delicious crumble pie (with a few minor changes from one in Sunset Magazine) a few days ago and it was half gone by noon. There are three of us. The pie serves 12. Did I say it was half gone by noon?

Apple Cranberry Currant Crumble Pie Recipe

 

 

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Coolin time: 2 hours
Yield: Makes 8 servings

 

Ingredients:

Topping:

• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
• 6 Tbsp butter

Filling:

• 6 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apples (about 2 1/4 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp finely grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 9-inch frozen pie shell (I recommend our super easy, super flaky, sour cream pastry crust)

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Fourth of July Buttermilk Pie

Fourth of July, Buttermilk Pie. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
If you’re familiar with buttermilk pie, then this is old hat for you. If not, you might be scratching your head right now wondering, eh? Buttermilk? in a pie?
Let me assure you, if you’re in the unfamiliar camp, that buttermilk makes a lovely pie. A custard pie actually, and it’s quite sweet.

You eat buttermilk pancakes, don’t you? Buttermilk biscuits? Buttermilk tastes great in lots of things. Last year Garrett made a buttermilk pudding that was outstanding.
With this recipe, the buttermilk pie is a sweet custard pie, topped with plain whipped cream to hold the berries in place for our patriotic pie rendition.
The natural tartness in the berries balances the sweet custard of the pie.

Fourth of July Buttermilk Pie Recipe

 

 

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 serving pieces

 

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1/4 cup butter, melted (half a stick)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 1 cup cold, heavy whipping cream
• 20-30 raspberries (or half as many strawberries, halved)
• A handful of blueberries

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