Strawberries and Pastry?

Question

I have an abundance of frozen pie crust, and a gallon freezer bag full of frozen sliced strawberries. I'm thinking of draining off the strawberries and stuffing some in a biscuit size cut out of pie crust, folding it over like a calzone. Then I'll crimp the edges, baste with butter, sprinkle with sugar and bake.

Does this sound like a good plan? I'm needing something good and quick with these few ingredients.

Answer 1

The filling might be too tart and runny. Refer to this recipe to prevent this (it will give you an idea of how much sugar and flour to add).


Most Spectacular Strawberry Pie

* 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
* 4 cups fresh strawberries, halved
* 2 tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.) Lay one crust into a 9 inch pie pan, making sure the edges extend slightly beyond the pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together white and brown sugars, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and almond extract. Add the strawberries to the mixture and gently stir to coat thoroughly. Pour into the crust, mounding it slightly in the middle.
3. Cut the second crust into 1/2 inch strips and weave into a lattice over the filling. Roll up the extra dough on the bottom crust to seal down the lattice strips, then press with fingers to form a fluted edge. Dot with butter in the open squares. For a golden crust, brush lattice lightly with milk, then sprinkle with sugar.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Answer 2

Good idea!

I would use a fork to make some small holes in the crust before baking, and also make sure that there is some extra space for the strawberries inside the crust, in order to prevent the biscuits from exploding.

Answer 3

i think your idea sounds good and i would go for it

Answer 4

yes it does yummo

Answer 5

that sounds good!! :D