South Australian Strawberry Pie Recipe

Name: South Australian Strawberry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: *Mincemeat for pie needs to be made at least one month in advance; 1/2 pound beef suet, chopped; 3/4 pound raisins; 1/2 pound sultanas (golden raisins); 3/4 pound Granny Smith apples, chopped; 3/4 pound currants; 3/4 pound brown sugar; 1/4 pound blanched almonds, chopped; 1/2 pound combined lemon and orange peel, chopped; 2 lemons, grated and juiced; Pulp of 1 vanilla bean; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 5/8 cup brandy; 4 cups flour, sifted; 1 1/2 cups cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon superfine sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons ice water; 1/4 cups whipped heavy cream; 1/4 cups whole, hulled strawberries; Black pepper, to garnish

Servings: persons

*Mincemeat for pie needs to be made at least one month in advance
1/2 pound beef suet, chopped
3/4 pound raisins
1/2 pound sultanas (golden raisins)
3/4 pound Granny Smith apples, chopped
3/4 pound currants
3/4 pound brown sugar
1/4 pound blanched almonds, chopped
1/2 pound combined lemon and orange peel, chopped
2 lemons, grated and juiced
Pulp of 1 vanilla bean
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
5/8 cup brandy
4 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 cups cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons ice water
1/4 cups whipped heavy cream
1/4 cups whole, hulled strawberries
Black pepper, to garnish

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["Mincemeat: Make at least one month ahead.", "Mix together first 15 ingredients.", "Pack in sterile canning jars, pour in brandy, and seal according to jar manufacturer's instructions.", "Pastry: Place flour in medium bowl.", "Make well in center of flour and add butter, 1 egg yolk, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of the water to the well.", "With fingertips, mix only these ""well"" ingredients together, then begin to work in the surrounding flour, adding ice water as needed.", "Once combined, knead several times and place pastry on a plate.", "Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or so.", "Preheat oven to 400 degrees.", "Cut pastry in half.", "Roll 1 half to fit a 10-inch pie pan.", "Prick all over with a fork.", "Cut parchment paper to fit inside pastry shell.", "Cover parchment evenly with dried beans or pie weights.", "Bake for 15 minutes.", "Remove paper and weights.", "Allow pastry to cool.", "Meanwhile, roll out the other pastry half so it is big enough to cover the pie.", "Fill the cooled pastry crust with mincemeat.", "Cover with unbaked pastry, crimp edges, glaze with the remaining egg yolk, and poke hole in center.", "Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.", "Remove pie from oven and cool.", "Before serving, cover with whipped cream and then strawberries.", "Sprinkle strawberries with black pepper to enhance their sweetness."]

1904

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: *Mincemeat for pie needs to be made at least one month in advance, 1/2 pound beef suet, chopped, 3/4 pound raisins, 1/2 pound sultanas (golden raisins), and more.

Yes, South Australian Strawberry Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South Australian Strawberry Pie

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