SWEET PIES
PECAN PIE TART
Makes approximately 6 pies
INGREdIENTS
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons dark corn syrup or
pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ½ cup chopped pecans
Whipped cream, optional
METHOd
1.
Whisk together the butter, brown sugar,
dark corn syrup, salt and egg. Stir in pecans.
2.
Preheat the pie maker until the 'Ready'
light illuminates.
Prepare pastry bases only. Use ⅓ cup of
3.
filling per pie.
4.
Close lid and cook for 8-12 minutes.
5.
Remove the pies with a plastic heat
proof spatula.
6.
Allow to cool on a wire rack for
5 minutes before placing in the
refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
TIP: We recommend using ready-rolled pie
crust pastry for this tart.
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PLUM ANd GINGER PIES
Makes approximately 4 pies
INGREdIENTS
1 can plums, drained, juice reserved
⅔ cup reserved juice
4 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water
Powdered sugar and cream for serving
METHOd
1.
Combine plums, juice and ginger in a
saucepan. Cook over moderate heat for
2 minutes.
2.
Blend cornstarch with water, add to
plums and stir until mixture boils and
thickens. Allow to cool.
3.
Preheat the pie maker until the 'Ready'
light illuminates.
Prepare pastry bases and tops. Use ⅓
4.
cup of filling per pie.
5.
Cook for 8-12 minutes or until pastry is
golden brown.
6.
Remove the pies with a plastic heat
proof spatula and cool slightly.
Serve warm or cold, sprinkle with powdered
sugar and a dollop of cream
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