Carrot Pie Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 c. Pureed cooked carrots
- 1 1/2 c. Evaporated lowfat milk
- 1/2 c. Sugar
- 2 x Large eggs
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 x Unbaked pie crust see below
- 2 c. All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 c. Vegetable shortening Ice water
Directions
- FILLING AND ASSEMBLY: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix all ingredients together at medium speed of electric mixer, blending thoroughly. Pour into pie shell and bake at 450 degrees for 5 min. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue cooking for 45 min, or possibly till pie is set. Let cold about 10 min before serving. PIECRUST: Mix flour and salt together in a bowl.
- Cut vegetable shortening into flour till mix resembles course meal.
- Sprinkle with ice water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, mixing quickly with a fork after each spoonful. Add in only sufficient water so dough holds together and can be formed into a ball. Divide dough into 2 equal portions and form each into a smooth ball, handling as little as possible. Roll one portion out onto lightly floured surface. Place rolled dough in a 9-inch pie plate; trim and flute edges.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 161g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 384 | |
| Calories from Fat 112 | 29% |
| Total Fat 12.6g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 5.49g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium 307mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 58.81g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 18.77g | 13% |
| Protein 9.12g | 15% |
