Gloria'S Crazy Crust Pie

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A quick, versatile fruit pie with a tender crust and sweet filling, perfect for family dessert or casual gatherings, customizable with cherry or apple filling and cinnamon.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 (16 oz.) can cherry or apple pie filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. If using apple pie filling, combine it with cinnamon.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add egg, shortening, and water; mix until dough forms.
  4. Roll out the dough and fit it into a pie plate.
  5. Pour the pie filling into the crust.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until the crust is golden and filling is bubbly, about 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

579 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.7g 43% DV
Carbs 68.2g 25% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 9.5g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12490.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 296.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1593.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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