Red Currant Pie

Name: Red Currant Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 cup butter, softened; 0.5 cup white sugar; 2 large eggs, separated; 1.5 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 0.5 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2.25 cups red currants

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I got this red currant pie recipe from a friend in Germany. It's a delicious way to incorporate red currants into your baking.

Recipe by Patti-Bigtime

Updated on January 12, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 10-inch pie

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Ingredients

Crust:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest

Filling:

½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 ¼ cups red currants

Directions

Make the dough: Sift flour and baking powder into a medium bowl. Mix in butter, sugar, egg yolks, and lemon zest until a dough forms. Cover and let rest in a cool place for 30 minutes. Set egg whites aside for the filling.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
Roll dough into a 10-inch circle; place into the prepared springform pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat reserved egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff. Gradually mix in sugar and cornstarch, then beat for 5 minutes. Fold in currants, then pour over crust in the springform pan.
Return to the oven and bake until top is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257	Calories
10g	Fat
39g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 115mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 11mg	54%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 108mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.