Happy Holidays! This Christmas I’m preparing a more traditional holiday menu as the return to simplicity seems inviting with the hectic fall that we’ve had. My menu includes Boston Baked Beans, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, and a vegetable that I still have not decided upon.
As a result, I decided that a simple pie would be the best meal ending. I used my traditional pie crust. However the filling was a complex but yummy mix of dried fruits.
Enjoy the holiday season!
Fig Filling
0.75 C chopped raisins
0.5 C finely chopped dates
0.5 C finely chopped dried figs
0.33 C dried cranberries
0.25 C orange juice
0.25 C whiskey
2 t sugar
1 t grated lemon zest
0.25 t ground cinnamon
Finely chop all of the dried fruits. Next in a saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until the fruit is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Once the filling is cool, fill the inside of a pie crust. I used a pie bird for decoration. However you can simply use cookie cutters to arrange a lovely top crust.
Pie Reimagined 