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Ground Cherry Pie I

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET

"Ground cherries, Physalis pruinosa, which produce tiny tomato-like fruits in papery husks on low bushes, also known as husk tomatoes, are a smaller, more flavorful cousin of the tomatillo, used in Mexican salsa verde."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups ground cherries, husked
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

DIRECTIONS

  1. Gently mix together the ground cherries, sugar, tapioca, flour and lemon juice. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a 9 inch pie pan with half of the pastry.
  3. Pour the fruit mixture into the pastry-lined pan, and dot the top with the butter. Cover with top crust or lattice.
  4. Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for another 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2004 by thyme2cook
This pie's flavor reminds me of a gooseberry pie. It is good and very easy to make. Between... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Ground Cherry Pie I

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 351

  • Total Fat: 18.4g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 264mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.3g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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