This green tomato pie is a delightful twist on traditional fruit pies. The tangy green tomatoes combined with sugar and warm spices create a flavorful filling that pairs perfectly with a crispy pie crust. Whether you have an abundance of green tomatoes from your garden or are simply looking to try something new, this pie is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 4 cups green tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 double crust pie crust
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine green tomatoes, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to coat the tomatoes.
- Line a pie dish with one of the pie crusts. Pour the tomato mixture into the crust and dot with butter.
- Cover the filling with the second pie crust, crimping the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Green tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
Green tomato pie is a popular Southern dish that originated as a way to use up unripe tomatoes at the end of the growing season.