Baking the perfect pie starts with a great crust, and this recipe for Crisco’s Own Sure Pastry Method and Double Fruit Pie delivers just that. Found on a blue cutout from the side of a Crisco container, this recipe is a tried-and-true method for creating a flaky, tender pastry that pairs beautifully with a luscious fruit filling. Introduced in 1911, Crisco quickly became a kitchen staple for its reliability in producing consistent, high-quality baked goods, making it a favorite for pie crusts across America.
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The Recipe: Crisco’s Sure Pastry Method
The key to this recipe’s success lies in its use of Crisco, a shortening synonymous with quality baking for over a century. The shortening’s ability to create a dough that is easy to work with and bakes up into a light, flaky crust sets this recipe apart.
The Double Fruit Pie Filling
The filling for this pie is a delightful combination of sour cherries and pineapple, offering a sweet-tart flavor profile that complements the buttery richness of the Crisco pastry.
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Conclusion: A Classic Pie with Timeless Appeal
Crisco’s Own Sure Pastry Method and Double Fruit Pie is more than just a recipe—it’s a piece of culinary history that generations have enjoyed. The combination of Crisco’s reliable pastry method and the sweet, tangy fruit filling makes this pie a perfect choice for any occasion, whether you’re baking for a holiday, a special gathering, or just to enjoy a slice of homemade comfort.
As you follow this recipe, you’ll create a delicious dessert and participate in a baking tradition that has stood the test of time. So roll out your dough, prepare your fruit filling, and enjoy making a pie that’s sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Crisco’s Own Sure Pastry Method and Double Fruit Pie Recipe
Crisco's Own Sure Pastry Method and Double Fruit Pie
Ingredients
Crisco Pastry
- 2 1/4 cups sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup Crisco
- 5 tablespoons water
Pie Filling
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups sour cherries, drained
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed and drained
Instructions
Crisco Pasty
- Mix flour and salt in bowl
- Cut Crisco into flour with pastry blender or two knives until the pieces are the size of peas
- Blend together 1/3 cup of this mixture and 5 tablespoons water
- Add to remaining Crisco-flour mixture and mix with fork or fingers until dough holds together
- Shape into round flat mass
- Roll half the dough to a circle about 12" in diameter and 1/8" thick
- Line pie pan
- Trim edges to 1" beyond rim
- Add filling
- Cut remaining dough into strips 1" wide
- Weave strips together
- Place on top of fruit
- Fold pasty over edges and crimp
Pie Filling
- Mix together ingredients
- Add filling to pie crust
- Bake in hot oven at 425 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes (or until crust is brown)
