Date Pie Recipes

DATE CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• Cook dates with milk 20 minutes in double boiler; Strain, rub through sieve, and add eggs, salt and a few gratings of nutmeg.
• Line plate with Plain Pastry and build up a fluted rim; Pour filling into crust.
• Bake 10 minutes in hot oven (450F), then reduce heat to moderate (350F), and bake until firm when tested with silver knife.

DATE PIE

Steps:

• 1. If possible....cut dates in chunks n' put into saucepan so they will cook down quicker.....add 2-3 cups of water n' stir often (LOW heat)...you can add a bit more water until it cooks down to a nice consistency.
• 2. Once filling has cooked down, add sugar n' baking soda...then mix the cornstarch with water n' add it...stirring well. Let filling cool down for about 15 minutes or so, it will thicken more as it cools, then pour filling into the pie crust, smoothing it to the edges of the crust.
• 3. Use egg whites( room temp ) for the meringue....adding some sugar a bit at a time, not all at once...about 1-1 & 1/2 tsps....I also add a bit of creme of tarter but you don't have to. When filling has cooled a bit, and once you have formed "peaks" in the meringue....PILE it on top of the date filling, spread it to the edges of the crust....make some nice peaks (can use the back of a spoon). Into a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until a nice golden brown...do check though to make sure it doesn't get too dark as most ovens vary in temp. ** This pie MUST be served cold....refrigerate for 4-5 hrs. ENJOY !!

DATE-PECAN PIE

Steps:

• On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out dough into a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Using kitchen shears, trim to a 1-inch overhang; fold under. Crimp edges or decorate as desired. Lightly prick bottom of dough with a fork. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack in lower third. Line dough with parchment; fill with dried beans or rice. Bake until edges begin to turn golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove beans or rice and parchment; bake until bottom and sides are golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. (Crust can be made up to a day in advance and covered tightly in foil.)
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely. Reserve 1 cup for topping; coarsely chop remaining 1 1/2 cups.
• In a small saucepan, bring dates, 1/2 cup water, and vanilla to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook until almost all of liquid is absorbed, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer dates and remaining liquid to a food processor; puree until smooth.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 3/4 cup date puree (reserve remainder for another use), corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and salt until smooth; stir in chopped pecans. Pour filling into crust; arrange reserved whole pecans over top. Place a foil-lined baking sheet below rack, then place pie dish directly on rack; bake until filling wobbles slightly in center when gently shaken, 50 minutes to 1 hour. (If crust is getting too dark, cover with a foil ring.) Transfer to wire rack; let cool completely, at least 4 hours. Serve room temperature.

SOUR CREAM DATE PIE

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, sugar, salt, nutmeg, eggs, and brandy.
• Beat until smooth.
• Add the dates and nuts and blend well.
• Pour into pie shell.
• Bake in a 425 degree F.
• oven for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 degrees F.
• and continue baking for 25 minutes, or until firm.

DATE PIE

Steps:

• 1. Cream butter and sugar. Add well beaten egg yolks. Add dates, vanilla and lemon juice. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Add nuts. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake approx 40 min at 350* Serve with whipped cream or cool whip. Enjoy

CREAMY RAISIN DATE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a small bowl combine raisins,dates,brandy and water.
• Microwave on high for 1 minute to soften the raisins.
• In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream,sugar, eggs,vanilla extract,salt, nutmeg and cornstarch.
• Add the raisin date mixture and stir to combine.
• Pour into the graham cracker piecrust.
• Bake in your oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes or until center is set.
• Remove pie to wire rack if you have one.
• Let cool.
• Serve warm.