Poteet Strawberry Pie Recipe
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Spring brings excitement to South Texas with the sight of bluebonnets and Poteet strawberries in full bloom.
The Poteet Strawberry Pie is a delicious dessert from the small town of Poteet, Texas. It's a classic Texan dessert with ripe, hand-picked wild strawberries and sugar baked in a rich crust. Reds and golds come together in this tart and creamy treat that lends itself to special occasions or is a delightful way to spend a summer day. Making this pie at home is easy using basic ingredients; it'll be sure to fill your home with the sweet aroma of fresh berries. Enjoy with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an unbeatable combination.
Poteet, the Strawberry Capital of Texas
If you're looking for a unique place to visit and craving strawberries, Poteet is the place to be.
Each year, people take to the roadsides and pastures to bask in the beauty of the clusters of bluebonnets that stretch as far as the eye can see. In addition, experienced pickers and enthusiasts flock to nearby strawberry fields where they can find sweet treats and a way to connect with nature around them.
Situated about 30 miles south of San Antonio, this small town has earned its nickname rightfully – it is the "Strawberry Capital of Texas." You can't miss the iconic strawberry-shaped water tower as your signpost even driving into the city limits.
It's no wonder that over 100,000 visitors flock to Poteet every spring for their annual Strawberry Festival. With an array of festivities, including live music, rides and activities for kids, arts and crafts vendors, and delectable strawberry foods and treats – it's genuinely a weekend ideal for all ages! Though demand for these unique berries certainly exceeds their supply each year, experiencing the joyful energy that radiates from this festival makes the long journey worth it.
So whether you're looking for roadside selfies or the perfect ingredient for your favorite dessert, it's time to enjoy South Texas' iconic blend of color and flavor while they are in season!
Looking for something to do in Poteet? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and local food events.
Poteet Strawberries
Now that spring has arrived, Poteet strawberries are in season and ready to be incorporated into some delicious desserts! Nothing is quite as satisfying as a piece of warm fruit pie made using the freshest ingredients.
When using Texas strawberries for this particular dessert, you don't need to use much sugar – the sweetness from the berries will stand out in every bite! Even better, fruit pies can be easily adapted with other fruits and spices for more diverse flavors to enjoy with friends and family. So whether it's strawberry-rhubarb or a classic strawberry pie, you won't regret utilizing these fresh Texan strawberries!
Step-by-Step Directions for Making Poteet Strawberry Pie
Poteet strawberry pie is a delicious treat enjoyed by many. Making this delectable treat, however, requires tasting ingredients and detailed steps.
Begin by dicing the strawberries into medium-sized pieces and transferring them to a mixing bowl. Then, juicing an orange, pour it over the strawberries and blend in a mixture of strawberry gelatin and sugar.
Finally, spoon the strawberry filling into pre-baked pie shells made with butter and shortening, top with crumb topping, and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. With these simple steps, you'll have your delicious Poteet Strawberry Pie!
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Tips for Making a Flaky and Delicious Pie Crust
Everyone has their favorite trick when it comes to making a pie crust. I suggest combining butter and shortening for the home baker who wants a more forgiving crust. Butter provides all those unique flavor notes essential for a delicious pie crust. At the same time, shortening is an excellent choice when you're looking for that perfect flakiness. By combining the two ingredients, you can create the ultimate pie crust - something buttery with just the right amount of crunch in every bite!
Prepare the Pie Dough
Making the dough for your baking project is relatively straightforward - all you need to do is gather the right ingredients and pulse them together in a food processor. You'll have dough in no time.
To start, mix flour (how long does flour last?), salt, and sugar with four short pulses; add butter chunks and another four short pulses. The mixture should begin to look like coarse cornmeal (how long does cornmeal last?) at this point. For extra richness, tablespoons of shortening can be added - pulsing two more times after they've been included.
Finally, it's time to add the liquid component - lightly sprinkle over six tablespoons of ice water and give one or two more pulses until you reach the desired consistency. If the dough doesn't hold form when pinched between your fingers, keep adding water slowly until it does!
Portion and Roll Dough into Disks
Rolling out dough can be a task that requires patience and precision. Forming the dough into discs is an effective solution to make the process easier and more efficient.
To achieve this, remove the dough from the machine and place it on a clean surface in a mound. Then divide it into two balls and flatten each into four-inch wide disks, ensuring not to over-knead the dough.
Finish by lightly dusting the discs with flour, wrapping each in plastic, and storing them in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to 2 days before rolling out. This will reduce stress during baking projects so you can easily enjoy your desserts!
Roll Out the Pie Dough
Rolling out the dough for your pie can be a challenge, but with the right tools and techniques, it will be as easy as (pumpkin) pie! After the dough has been refrigerated for an hour, take it out, flour a flat workspace, and sprinkle some on top of the disc of do.
Using a rolling pin, roll outward from the center while applying light pressure and ensuring your dough isn't sticking. When you have created enough surface area by having at least 2 inches extending beyond your pie tin or dish when placed upside down onto the dough, you're ready to move on to baking up (hopefully) something sweet and delicious.
Trim the Edges
To give your pies the final embellishment needed to make them stand out, use a pair of kitchen scissors to trim the dough to within 1/2 inch of the lip of the dish. To complete the effect and ensure your crust stays put while baking, tuck the overhang underneath itself along the edge of the pie dish.
An excellent way to finish off is to pinch or crimp the edge with either your fingers or the tines of a fork for your adornment. Just like that, you can have freshly made, deliciously decorated pies in no time!
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Poteet Strawberry Pie
Filling:
Ingredients:
1 ¼ cups sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch (how long does cornstarch last?)
1 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 quart fresh Poteet strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced
I highly recommend purchasing sugar, cornstarch, and strawberry gelatin online for a convenient shopping experience!
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add water and orange juice.
Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook, and stir until slightly thickened and clear for 4–5 minutes. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
Stir strawberries into the gelatin mixture. Pour into pre-baked and cooled pie shell. Chill for 4–6 hours or until set.
If you're looking for a saucepan, buying it online is your best bet!
Pie Crust:
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
8 tablespoons ice water
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Instructions:
Freeze the crust for at least a half hour until chilled. This is an essential step in pre-baking. Otherwise, the crust will slip down the sides.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
When the pie crust is sufficiently chilled, line the pie crust with aluminum foil. Let the foil extend over by a few inches on two sides to make it easier to lift and remove the pie weights when baking.
Fill the crust with pie weights - dry beans, rice, or sugar. (Sugar works best.)
Bake at 350°F for 60 to 75 minutes. You may need to tent the edges of the pie with aluminum foil when you bake your pie to keep the edges from getting too dried out and burnt.
Cool completely before filling.
Poteet Strawberry Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 1 quart fresh Poteet strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add water and orange juice.
- Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook, and stir until slightly thickened and clear for 4–5 minutes. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
- Stir strawberries into the gelatin mixture. Pour into pre-baked and cooled pie shell. Chill for 4–6 hours or until set.
- Freeze the crust for at least a half hour until chilled. This is an essential step in pre-baking. Otherwise, the crust will slip down the sides.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- When the pie crust is sufficiently chilled, line the pie crust with aluminum foil. Let the foil extend over by a few inches on two sides to make it easier to lift and remove the pie weights when baking.
- Fill the crust with pie weights - dry beans, rice, or sugar. (Sugar works best.)
- Bake at 350°F for 60 to 75 minutes. You may need to tent the edges of the pie with aluminum foil when you bake your pie to keep the edges from getting too dried out and burnt.
- Cool completely before filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
627.76Fat
30.92 gSat. Fat
14.21 gCarbs
84.91 gFiber
3.46 gNet carbs
81.46 gSugar
49.58 gProtein
5.88 gSodium
348.16 mgCholesterol
45.76 mgPercentages are based on a diet of 2000 calories a day.
