CHARLOTTE'S GREEN TOMATO PIE

Charlotte's Green Tomato Pie image

Green tomato pie makes an awesome conversation piece. I took it to a potluck and it was a delight to share. -Charlotte McDaniel, Jacksonville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 medium green tomatoes (about 1-3/4 pounds), cored and cut into thin wedges
Dough for double-crust pie

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended. Add tomatoes; toss gently to combine., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 half of pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim. Add filling., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top., Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake 35-45 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.