Fruit compote pie - glorious liqueurs

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
19\" pie crust
1cupDried apricots, chopped
1cupDried peaches and/or apples,
Chopped
6ouncesApricot or peach nectar
¼cupPeach or apricot liqueur
2tablespoonsDried cranberries, cherries
Or raisins
1cupSour cream
1Egg
cupSugar
2tablespoonsFlour
½teaspoonGrated lemon peel
pinchNutmeg
½cupFlour
cupBrown sugar, firmly packed
½teaspoonCinnamon
¼cupUnsalted butter, melted
¼cupPecans or walnuts, chopped

Directions

FRUIT COMPOTE

SOUR CREAM BATTER

CRUMB TOPPING

Prepare pie crust and crimp. chill at least 15 minutes.

Bring apricots, peaches, nectar and liqueur to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries and continue to cook until fruit is soft and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand while preparing rest of pie.

Preheat oven to 425F.

Sour Cream Batter:

Combine all ingredients until well blended; blend with filling and spoon into pie shell.

Crumb Topping:

Combine and scatter in an even layer on top of the filling.

Bake pie 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350F. and continue baking 20 to 25 minutes until crumbs are golden brown and filling is almost set.

Serve at room temperature.

New Country Fare: Glorious Liqueurs Edited by Mary Aurea Morris ISBN: 0-9627403-1-4 Formatted by Carolyn Shaw 3-96..