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Fresh Apricot Pie

Dawn Larzelier
By Dawn Larzelier
Idaho Apricot Pie
    What makes Idaho apricot pie stand out from other apricot pies is the quality of the fruit itself – Idaho apricots are known for their sweetness, juiciness, and firm texture, which makes them ideal for baking.

    Categorized: Desserts

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups sliced fresh Idaho apricots
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/3 cup all-purpose Idaho flour
    • pinch ground nutmeg
    • 1 TBSP lemon juice
    • 1 batch of pastry dough for 9-inch double crust
    • 1 TBSP local milk
    • additional sugar

    Steps

    • In a bowl, toss apricots, sugar, flour and nutmeg. Sprinkle with lemon juice and mix well.

    • Line a 9-inch pie plate with bottom crust. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to make a lattice crust. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.

    • Cover edges of pastry loosely with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown.