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Currant Pie
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). If currants are green, they should be stewed a little before using
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Make in just the same way as the "Cherry Pie," unless they are somewhat green, then they should be stewed a little
Chef Cecil's Modern Tips Below
Chef Cecil's Modern Tips
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Currants contain high levels of pectin and acid, especially when underripe, which naturally thickens the filling as it cools and balances sweetness. Pre-stewing green currants breaks down their tough skins and allows sugar to penetrate the fruit, preventing a mouth-puckeringly tart filling. The double-crust method (like cherry pie) traps steam during baking, which softens the fruit while the bottom crust stays crisp from direct heat.
Make Ahead
The pie dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for up to 3 months. Fresh currants can be stemmed and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before use. The assembled unbaked pie can be frozen for up to 1 month—bake directly from frozen, adding 15-20 minutes to the baking time.
Storage
Store baked currant pie covered loosely with aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. The filling will thicken further as it cools. Serve at room temperature or warm individual slices in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crust crispness.
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