Watermelon Harvest Pie

Watermelon Harvest Pie

Made with the rind of the watermelon. Let the hogs go hungry tonight!

Yield:
1 to 9 – inch pie
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped watermelon rind
  • 1 1/3 cups dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2
Place watermelon rind in a saucepan and cover with water and bring this to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the rind becomes tender and translucent. Remove from heat and drain.

Step 3
Place cooked watermelon rind in a large bowl and add the cranberries, walnuts and vinegar. Combine the sugar, pumpkin pie spice, flour, and the salt. Add this to the rind mixture and stir well.

Step 4
Line a 9 inch pie plate with bottom pastry, trim the pastry even with the edge. Add the filling. Roll out the remaining pastry and make a lattice crust. Seal and flute edges.

Step 5
Cover pie with aluminum foil and bake at 425 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Step 6
In a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar, orange rind and orange juice. Stir to combine, and spoon over hot pie. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

459
Calories
22g
Fat
63g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 459
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 29%
Saturated Fat5g 23%
Sodium308mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate63g 23%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars33g
Protein5g
Vitamin C7mg 34%
Calcium24mg 2%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium149mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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