RASPBERRY ROYAL PIE

Raspberry Royal Pie image

Raspberry Royal Pie-the producer group's "signature pie"-showcases the jewel-tones fruit. Its shortbread type crust is a change of pace, and pecans pair nicely with the berries.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

CRUST:
1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup water
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Pat into an ungreased 9-in. pie pan. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Meanwhile, drain the raspberries, reserving syrup; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water and raspberry syrup. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and fold in berries. Pour into the crust. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Garnish with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.