How to Make Lisa's Tomatillo and Strawberry Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lisa's Tomatillo and Strawberry Pie is a unique and delicious dessert that combines the tartness of tomatillos with the sweetness of strawberries. This unconventional pairing creates a pie that is a perfect balance of flavors, making it a standout dish for any occasion.

The tomatillo, also known as the Mexican husk tomato, is a small green fruit resembling a small tomato with a papery husk. It has a slightly tart and citrusy flavor, which pairs remarkably well with the sweetness of st...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pastry for 9-inch double crust pie
  • 3 cups sliced ripe tomatillos
  • 3 cups sliced strawberries
  • ¼ cup instant tapioca
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press 1 pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Stir tomatillos, strawberries, tapioca, sugar, and lemon juice together in a bowl; let stand, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 15 minutes. Spoon tomatillo-strawberry mixture into the prepared pie crust. Scatter butter slices over filling.
  • Cover pie with second pie crust and pinch edges together to seal. Cut slits into top crust for ventilation. Place pie on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 266mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 333mg