Sweet Spinach Pie Recipe

Name: Sweet Spinach Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: filling; 1 lb frozen spinach; 1/3 tsp fine sea salt; 3/4 c blanched almonds; 1/3 c liqueur (maraschino cherry, sabra, etc); 6 large eggs separated; 1 c granulated sugar; 3/4 c minced candied lemon peel -> substitute lemon/orange grated rind and 1/3-3/4 c dried cherries, etc); 2 tablespoons pine or macadamia nuts; confectioners sugar for dusting; 2 pre-made pie crusts; or; make (see original recipe)

Servings: persons

filling
1 lb frozen spinach
1/3 tsp fine sea salt
3/4 c blanched almonds
1/3 c liqueur (maraschino cherry, sabra, etc)
6 large eggs separated
1 c granulated sugar
3/4 c minced candied lemon peel -> substitute lemon/orange grated rind and 1/3-3/4 c dried cherries, etc)
2 tablespoons pine or macadamia nuts
confectioners sugar for dusting
2 pre-made pie crusts
or
make (see original recipe)

1
Combine spinach, salt and 1/3 c water
2
Heat over medium heat, til water boils, then Cook for 8 minutes
3
Uncover and cook 2 min more
4
Drain, squeezing out excess liquid
5
Cool completely (15 min)
6
Pulse almonds in food processor until finely ground. Remove to bowl
7
Add spinach and liqueur to food processor, puree til smooth
8
Beat egg yolks and 1/2 c sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 min
9
Add almonds, spinach mixture and candied lemon (or substitute),; beat til well-combined and set aside
10
Heat oven to 325 with rack in middle
11
Prepare pie crust
12
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add remaining 1/2 c sugar and beat til form and glossy
13
Fold 1/3 egg whites into spinach mixture,then add 2 more additions of whites and gently fold
14
Immediately pour filling into (2) crusts.
15
Sprinkle pine or macadamia nuts on top amd gently press into batter.
16
Bake until crust and filling are lightly golden, and filling is puffed and set, about 45 minutes. Cool completely and dust with confectioners' sugar.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: filling, 1 lb frozen spinach, 1/3 tsp fine sea salt, 3/4 c blanched almonds, and more.

Yes, Sweet Spinach 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.

Sweet Spinach Pie

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