Italian Easter Grain Pie Tarifi

Malzemeler

• 5 cups water0.5 cup whole wheat berries6 eggs1 cup white sugar1.5 pounds ricotta cheese1 (8 ounce) package mixed candied fruit2 teaspoons grated orange zest1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 teaspoon salt2 pastries for 9-inch lattice-top pies2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Hazırlanışı

1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium low heat; pour in wheat and boil for 40 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer while gradually adding in 1 cup sugar. Mix in ricotta, candied fruit, orange zest, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
3. When wheat is ready, drain in a colander and rinse with warm water. Place 3/4 cup of cooked wheat in a small bowl; stir in butter and salt until butter is melted, then stir wheat mixture into ricotta mixture along with remaining cooked wheat berries.
4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Line two 9-inch pie pans with pastry. Cut remaining pastry into 1/2-inch wide strips for tops of pies. Spoon 1/2 of the filling into each pan; cover with pastry strips to form a lattice pattern. Crimp edges.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle each pie with 1 tablespoon sugar and allow to cool at room temperature. Chill overnight before serving.

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