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Ricotta Pie With Candied Fruit Recipe

Ricotta Pie With Candied Fruit Recipe

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Ingredients:

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for the pie
1.5 lbs fresh ricotta
1 recipe pie crust ( you can use store-bought in the refrigerator section, or your own..homemade is best
5 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp vanilla
pinch of cardamom (optional you could also use anise or nutmeg)
1/4 cup minced candied citrus
for the candied tangerines
sugar (2 cups)
2 tangerines (or oranges , or lemons)

Directions:

Tangerines:
Bring 1 cup water and 2 cups sugar to a low simmer in a medium saucepan over low heat. DO NOT let it turn amber,
Thinly slice your tangerines however you like. The rounds are hard to keep their shape once they simmer the slices keep their shape better.
Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Then let drain on a wire rack to cool (put foil underneath to catch the sugar drippings).
Continue to simmer the sugar solution for another 10 minutes until syrupy and reduced.
Set aside to cool and use for later, and other uses .
THE PIE CRUST
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Ready your pie crust by rolling out and placing in a 9 pie plate but not deep dish.
After putting on the pie crust, weigh the pie down.
Place foil shiny-side down on your pie in 2 layers, and place inside pie weights, dry rice, or dried beans.
Pre-bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven, and brush a beaten egg yolk onto the bottom of the crust
Bake for an additional 2 minutes.Remove and let cool.
FILLING
Beat the ricotta with the sugar and honey until smooth.
Add in the eggs one at a time, beating in on a low speed until fully incorporated before adding the next.
Mix in vanilla, cardamom, and candied tangerines.
Pour into the cooled pie crust, and bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until center is set.
When cool;
Glaze the top with the tangerine syrup and arrange tangerine slices however you see fit.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	259.7 Kcal (1087 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.21g	22%
Cholesterol	97.11mg	32%
Sodium	152.82mg	6%
Potassium	99.24mg	2%
Total Carbs	23.71g	8%
Sugars	14.71g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	2%
Protein	9.59g	19%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	129.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	231.43 Kcal (969 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.67g	22%
Cholesterol	86.54mg	32%
Sodium	136.19mg	6%
Potassium	88.44mg	2%
Total Carbs	21.13g	8%
Sugars	13.11g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	2%
Protein	8.55g	19%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	115.5mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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