Sweet Green Tomato Pie

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Servings: 8 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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A tangy and sweet Southern-inspired dessert featuring crisp green tomatoes, golden raisins, and warm spices in a flaky crust.
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Sweet Green Tomato Pie

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 350
Dietary:
V Vegan

Description

This unique Sweet Green Tomato Pie transforms firm, unripe tomatoes into a surprisingly delicious dessert. The tartness of the green tomatoes balances beautifully with the sweetness of sugar, golden raisins, and a hint of lemon. Warm spices like cinnamon and ginger add depth, while toasted pecans provide a crunchy texture. Baked in a rustic pie crust, it offers a nostalgic, home-style flavor profile that is both comforting and intriguing.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pie dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
  3. Center the dough in a 9-inch pie plate, allowing the edges to hang over the sides. Cover and chill while preparing the filling.
  4. Cut the green tomatoes into thin slices.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato slices, golden raisins, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, and cider vinegar. Stir gently and set aside.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the sugar, chopped pecans, flour, salt, cinnamon, and ginger until well blended.
  7. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the sugar-pecan mixture evenly over the bottom of the chilled pie crust.
  8. Add the remaining sugar-pecan mixture to the tomato slices. Toss gently to coat the tomatoes evenly.
  9. Scrape the tomato filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly over the initial sugar layer.
  10. Dot the top of the filling with the small pieces of chilled butter.
  11. Fold the overhanging pastry edges inward over the filling, creating a rustic border.
  12. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
  13. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue baking for 45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
  14. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  15. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 40g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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