Sloe Pie
Description
For baking the pie, choose a spacious pan with a diameter of 26–28 cm. It is important that each half of the sloes is coated with caramel. Do not let the fruits overlap one another. Otherwise, the pastry is quick and easy to make. Even a beginner cook can handle it.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the sloe berries and remove the pits. We will need 250 grams of net weight.
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Step 3
Set aside 50 grams from the total amount of butter. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining softened butter and 0.75 cups of sugar.
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Step 4
Beat the butter with the sugar, add the eggs. Beat the mixture well once again.
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Step 5
Add the milk, flour, and baking powder.
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Step 6
Beat with a mixer until smooth.
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Step 7
Take a baking dish or frying pan in which you will bake the pie. Melt the reserved piece of butter (50 grams) in it. Add 0.75 cup of sugar and, over medium heat, stirring, melt the sugar. You should get caramel. Be careful, the mixture can cause severe burns!
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Step 8
Remove the pan from the heat. Place the prepared sloe into the caramel, cut side down. Arrange them so that the fruits touch but do not overlap.
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Step 9
Pour the batter over the layer of blackthorn. It is more convenient to do this in small portions, using a spoon. Place the pan in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30–40 minutes. Take your oven’s specific characteristics into account!
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Step 10
Remove the finished pie from the oven. Let it cool completely. Then serve it to the table.
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Step 11
Take it out of the oven and serve warm or cooled.