Indulge in the irresistible flavors of gages with this homemade gages pie recipe. Made with fresh gages, a buttery crust, and a hint of cinnamon, this pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly delectable treat. This recipe will surely impress your family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 cups gages
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and pit the gages, then slice them into halves.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the gages, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix well until the gages are coated.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts.
- Pour the gage mixture into the pie crust, and dot it with small pieces of butter.
- Cover the pie with the second crust, and crimp the edges to seal it.
- Brush the top crust with milk and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Make a few slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.
Interesting Facts
Gages are a type of European plum with a sweet and tart flavor.
This pie can be made with other stone fruits like peaches or plums.
Serve the pie warm with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.