How to Make Red Currant Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red currants are a tart and juicy fruit that can add a burst of flavor to any dessert. One of the best ways to enjoy red currants is in a delicious and vibrant red currant pie. This pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the bright red color of the currants makes for a beautiful presentation. Whether you have a bumper crop of red currants in your garden or you pick them up at the farmers market, this pie is a great way to showcase this unique fruit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 ¼ cups red currants

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 10-inch pie

  • Make the dough: Sift flour and baking powder into a medium bowl. Mix in butter, sugar, egg yolks, and lemon zest until a dough forms. Cover and let rest in a cool place for 30 minutes. Set egg whites aside for the filling.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Roll dough into a 10-inch circle; place into the prepared springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat reserved egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff. Gradually mix in sugar and cornstarch, then beat for 5 minutes. Fold in currants, then pour over crust in the springform pan.
  • Return to the oven and bake until top is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 108mg