Fresh Fruit Pie
This recipe was given to use from Grandma McMillan (Betty June McMillan). I believe it was inspired by the strawberry pies made a Big Boy restaurants. Strawberries, blueberries, black cherries, and peaches make excellent fresh pies. Make the filling described below and add the fruit. Experiment with different flavor of Graham cracker crusts. We like the Oreo cookie crust and the chocolate crust. To make a richer pie, try using a thin (1/8") layer of whipped cream cheese on top of the pie crust before the filling is added. This option is marked optional in this recipe.
| Ingredients | |
3/4 |
Cup granulated sugar |
2 |
Tablespoons of cornstarch |
2 |
Tablespoons of corn syrup |
1 |
Cup of water |
1 |
3 ounce package of jello (should be the same flavor as the fruit used -- see directions at bottom) |
1 |
Graham cracker or Oreo cookie pie crust |
1 |
8 oz package of Philadelphia cream cheese (optional for pie crust lining -- see directions at bottom) |
4 |
Tablespoons of powered sugar (optional for pie crust lining -- see directions at bottom) |
1 |
Teaspoon of Vanilla extract (optional for pie crust lining -- see directions at bottom) |
| Directions | |
| If you are using the optional cream cheese lining, go below and prepare it first | |
| Mix the cornstarch, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan | |
| Add the water to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil | |
| Slowly mix in the package of jello | |
| Bring the mixture back to a boil for 1 minute | |
| Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the fruit | |
| Pour the pie filling into the pie crust | |
| Chill for 1 hour before serving | |
| Directions for Optional Pie Lining | |
| Place the Philadelphia cream cheese in a mixing bowl and allow to get to room temperature | |
| Whip the Philadelphia cream cheese, powered sugar, and vanilla using a mixer | |
| Spread the cream cheese evenly in the Oreo pie crust |
