Top 3 Summer Pies! Peaches, Apricots, Strawberries – Simple and Delicious!

Top 3 Summer Pies! Peaches, Apricots, Strawberries – Simple and Delicious!

Posted by By Ellens Kitchen 7 months Ago 4 Min Read

Top 3 Summer Pies: Peach, Apricot, and Strawberry

Recipe 1: Peach Pie with Custard (20 cm pan)

Ingredients

Shortcrust Pastry

  • 1 Egg
  • 70 g Sugar
  • 90 g Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 230 g All-purpose Flour
  • ยฝ tsp Baking Powder
  • Pinch of Salt

Custard

  • 1 Egg
  • 70 g Sugar
  • 25 g Cornstarch
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 40 g Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Sugar

Fruit Layer

  • 400 g Peaches, sliced
  • 80 g Sugar
  • 10 g Gelatin
  • 100 ml Water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shortcrust Pastry:

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, sugar, and softened butter. Mix until creamy.
    • Gradually add flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a dough forms.
    • Press the dough into the bottom and sides of a greased 20 cm pan. Chill in the refrigerator.

  2. Make the Custard:

    • In a saucepan, whisk together the egg, sugar, and cornstarch.
    • Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
    • Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla sugar. Allow to cool slightly.

  3. Prepare the Fruit Layer:

    • Soak gelatin in water for about 10 minutes, then heat gently until dissolved.
    • Toss sliced peaches with sugar and mix with dissolved gelatin.
  4. Assemble:
    • Pour the custard over the pastry base, then layer the peaches on top.
    • Chill in the refrigerator until set.

Recipe 2: Apricot Pie with Crunchy Topping (25ร—17 cm pan)

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 Eggs
  • 100 g Sugar
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Sugar
  • 70 ml Vegetable Oil
  • 130 g Sour Cream or Yogurt
  • 220 g All-purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 350 g Apricots, halved and pitted

Crunchy Topping

  • 50 g All-purpose Flour
  • 50 g Sugar
  • 50 g Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:

    • In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar.
    • Add vegetable oil and sour cream/yogurt. Mix until combined.
    • Gradually sift in flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
    • Fold in halved apricots.

  2. Prepare the Crunchy Topping:

    • In a separate bowl, mix flour and sugar. Add cold butter and rub with fingers until crumbly.
  3. Assemble:
    • Pour the apricot batter into a greased 25ร—17 cm pan.
    • Sprinkle the crunchy topping over the batter.
    • Bake at 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden.

Recipe 3: Strawberry Pie with a Lemon Twist (25ร—17 cm pan)

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggs
  • 180 g Sugar
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 60 ml Vegetable Oil
  • 150 g Kefir or Yogurt
  • 250 g All-purpose Flour
  • 10 g Baking Powder
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 350 g Strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter:

    • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until frothy.
    • Add the salt, vegetable oil, and kefir/yogurt. Mix until combined.
    • Gradually incorporate flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
    • Stir in lemon juice and sliced strawberries.
  2. Assemble:
    • Pour the batter into a greased 25ร—17 cm pan.
    • Bake at 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Enjoy these delicious summer pies, perfect for gatherings or as a refreshing treat!

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