Ground Cherry Pie II

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Ground cherries, also known as husk tomatoes, produce tiny tomato-like fruits in papery husks on low, lanky bushes. This is an old Mennonite recipe with a crumb topping.

Submitted by JBS BOX

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 to 9 - inch pie

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups ground cherries
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1 (9 inch) pie shell
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Wash ground cherries and place in unbaked pie shell. Mix brown sugar and 1 tablespoon flour and sprinkle over cherries. Sprinkle water over top. Mix together 3 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons sugar. Cut butter in until crumbly. Top cherry mixture with crumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, reduce temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue to bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214	Calories
8g	Fat
34g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 127mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 41mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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