Easter Grain Pie
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Recipe Summary Easter Grain Pie
This fruity ricotta and wheat pie is dense and moist and very good. A real Italian treat for Easter.Ingredients | Photoshoot Toddler Easter Picture Ideas5 cups water½ cup whole wheat berries6 eggs1 cup white sugar1 (8 ounce) package mixed candied fruit1 ½ pounds ricotta cheese1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 tablespoon shortening1 teaspoon salt2 pastries for 9-inch lattice-top pies2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dustingDirectionsBring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Pour in wheat and allow to boil 40 minutes. As wheat is cooking, beat eggs in a large bowl while gradually adding 1 cup sugar to eggs. Mix in fruit, ricotta, vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon rind, and orange rind.When wheat is ready, drain in a colander and rinse with warm water. Place 3/4 cup of cooked wheat in a small bowl, and mix in shortening and salt. Stir until shortening is melted, then stir wheat mixture into ricotta mixture along with the rest of the cooked wheat berries.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Line two 9 inch pie pans with pastry. Cut remaining pastry into strips for tops of pies. Spoon half of filling into each pan. Cover with pastry strips to form lattice tops. Crimp edges.Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle each pie with 1 tablespoon sugar and allow to cool at room temperature. Chill overnight before serving. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.Info | Photoshoot Toddler Easter Picture Ideasprep:
45 mins
cook:
45 mins
additional:
1 day
total:
1 day
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 - 9 inch pies
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