Pie Duo ... Nectarine and Chess
Once you can make a pie crust/pastry, the possible fillings are endless.
I thought I'd include both a fruit and a custard type pie in this post.
Nectarines are delicious ... sweet and juicy and a very good price in season. Instead of making a pastry top crust, I used a crumble. It's something I've got to work on. Delicious but not as pretty as I would have liked. I didn't bother peeling the nectarines.
I have no idea where the name of this pie comes from ... there are many explanations for how Chess pie got its name. But however the name came about, the result is tasty. I used the recipe I found here. Half the recipe for the filling was enough for two mini (6 inch diameter) pies. I had some extra filling so I baked the custard in a small oiled ramekin.
I thought I'd include both a fruit and a custard type pie in this post.
Nectarines are delicious ... sweet and juicy and a very good price in season. Instead of making a pastry top crust, I used a crumble. It's something I've got to work on. Delicious but not as pretty as I would have liked. I didn't bother peeling the nectarines.
I have no idea where the name of this pie comes from ... there are many explanations for how Chess pie got its name. But however the name came about, the result is tasty. I used the recipe I found here. Half the recipe for the filling was enough for two mini (6 inch diameter) pies. I had some extra filling so I baked the custard in a small oiled ramekin.