Louie Jane's Gooseberry Pie |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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I got this recipe from a friend at church. She used to bring this pie to potlucks and it was always eaten up quickly. The combination of tart gooseberries and sweet caramel icing is irresistably delicious!! Ingredients:
2 (15 ounce) cans gooseberries |
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 pinch baking soda |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or 5 tablespoons evaporated milk |
butter or margarine |
1 pastry for double-crust pie |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
1/4 cup milk |
2 cups powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. 1. Mix the first 6 ingredients and pour into pie shell.
2. 2. Dot with butter or margarine; add top pie pastry.
3. 3. Bake at 300°F until crust is golden brown, about an hour as ovens vary.
4. 4. Make Caramel Icing by melting 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a saucepan.
5. 5. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar; bring to boil and stir for 1 minute.
6. 6. Cool slightly.
7. 7. Add 1/4 cup milk and beat until smooth.
8. 8. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
9. 9. Pour over top of pie and let cool.
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