Clam pie (mrs. kitching's smith island cookbook)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2xes9 inch pie crusts
¾cupMilk
½cupSoda cracker crumbs
¼teaspoonPepper
10xesChowder clams
2xesEggs, well beaten
1teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsButter

Directions

Prepare pie crust, setting aside top crust. In bowl, combine clams, milk, eggs, crumbs, salt asnd pepper. Pour into pie shell and dot with butter. Cover with top crust, trimming overhanging pastry to ½ inch. Fold it under and flute to insure no leaking. Cut several 1 inch slits near center of pie. Place in 450 F degree oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat andbake at 350 F for 30 minutes.