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Bird’s Nest Pie

When we were kids, our favorite dessert at Grandma's house was Bird's Nest Pie. Maybe we were fascinated by the name of the treat, but that can't be the only reason we liked it—there were never any leftovers! This family recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother.
Bird’s Nest Pie
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Makes
    12 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 medium apples, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  • Divide apples evenly between two greased 9-in. pie plates; set aside. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, buttermilk and egg; mix well. Divide batter and pour over apples. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until pies are lightly browned and test done. Invert onto serving plates (so apples are on the top). Combine all topping ingredients; sprinkle over apples. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 197 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Originally published as Bird's Nest Pie in Reminisce March/April 1993
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  • coralb
    Dec 12, 2015

    My mom used to make this. She always put the cinnamon and sugar in the batter, then put a little extra on top. Makes it taste much better.

  • keysgetaway
    May 15, 2015

    This was just bad. Everything about it, texture, flavor; no one liked it.

  • skipperstrucking
    Nov 24, 2010

    Just an OK dessert. I a little too bready. Not awful but definitly not a memory maker.

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