Pie
Description
This classic Pie recipe delivers a comforting balance of textures, featuring a tender, slightly sweet filling crowned with a crunchy, golden-brown crumb topping. The filling relies on simple pantry staples like flour and brown sugar to create a soft, cake-like base that remains moist without being heavy. The topping, made with flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and shortening, bakes up crisp and fragrant, providing the perfect contrast to the soft interior. It is an ideal dessert for weeknight dinners or potlucks, offering that nostalgic, home-baked feel without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. Serve warm for the best texture, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and baking soda.
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Cut in the shortening using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Reserve about half of the crumb mixture for the topping.
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Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a pie plate or baking dish to form the crust/filling base.
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If using a liquid filling component like buttermilk or sour cream, gently stir it into the base mixture until just combined.
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Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping evenly over the filling.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
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Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1403.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.2g41%
- Saturated Fat 8.7g44%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 18.9mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 115.7g39%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
- Sugars 24.9g
- Protein 12.0g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ingredient Substitution: If you do not have shortening, you can substitute with cold, cubed butter for a richer flavor. Ensure the butter is very cold to maintain the crumbly texture.
Liquid Addition: The original ingredient list included a step mentioning "1/2 cup buttermilk or sour cream." This is likely part of the filling mixture. If your recipe calls for a moist filling, mix this liquid with the base crumb mixture before adding the topping.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven for 5-10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Variation: Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) or dried fruits (like raisins or cranberries) to the crumb topping for added texture and flavor.
