Amish Tomato Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 cups tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup cornstarch

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the cold water and mix until the dough forms a ball.
3. Press the dough into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes and then set aside to cool.
4. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the tomato mixture and continue to simmer until thickened.
6. Pour the tomato mixture into the pre-baked pie crust. Bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Amish Tomato Pie is a traditional dish in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.
• Tomatoes are part of the nightshade family, which also includes potatoes, eggplants, and peppers.
• Tomatoes are a good source of Vitamin C and lycopene, an antioxidant that can help protect against certain cancers.