nectarine-basil pie

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Recipe by
Melissa Baldan
San Diego, CA

Spring is coming and with it...fresh flavors! I love making this one and the flavors burst!

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Ingredients For nectarine-basil pie

  • 1/2 c
    peach preserves
  • 2 c
    loose packed basil leaves
  • 6 md
    ripe nectarines, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar, divided
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 pkg
    refrigerated pie crusts, softened
  • 1
    egg white, lightly beaten

How To Make nectarine-basil pie

  • 1
    in a saucepan bring preserved to a boil over medium heat. Stir in basil, cover. Remove from heat and let stand for 30 minutes. Strain out to measure 1/4 cup.
  • 2
    toss nectarines and lemon juice. Combine with cornstarch, salt and 2 tbsp sugar. Add to nectarines and toss. Add preserve mixture, stir until coated. set aside
  • 3
    Unroll 1 pie crust and place in 9 in pie pan pressing in bottom and up sides. Unroll 2nd and cut into 1/2 inch strips.
  • 4
    Fill pie crust with filling and form a lattice top with the strips. Brush the top with egg white and sprinkle remaining sugar.
  • 5
    tent pie with foil and bake 25 minutes at 450. Reduce heat to 425 and bake an additional 35 minutes, removing foil when 15 minutes remain.
  • 6
    cool 3-4 hours before serving.

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