Cape Cod Clam Pie Recipe

Cape Cod Clam Pie Recipe

Here's a new twist on a traditional clam bake -- you'll get all the delicious flavors of a New England clam bake cooked inside a delicious pie. This innovative recipe features clams, soda cracker crumbs, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Treasured Recipes for Cooks is delighted to present you with this free recipe for Cape Cod Clam Pie.

Ingredients:
1 package piecrust mix
2 eggs
2 cans (10 1/2 ounces each) minced clams
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup coarse unsalted soda cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cold water

Recipe Directions:
1. Prepare piecrust mix, following label directions, or make the pastry from your own favorite recipe for a two-crust pie. Use a rolling pin to roll out half of the batter to a 12-inch round on a lightly-floured pastry board. Place the pie crust dough into a 9-inch pie plate.
2. Beat the eggs well in a medium-size bowl. Measure 1 tablespoon of the egg mixture and reserve it in a cup for step 4.
3. Now, drain the liquid fromthe clams, measure out 1/4 cup and stir into beaten eggs with clams, milk, cracker crumbs, salt and pepper. Spoon into prepared pastry shell, dot the filling at even intervals with the butter.
4. Now, roll out the remaining pastry with a rolling pin to create an 11-inch round shape. Cut several slits near the center to allow steam to escape. Place the pastry shell on top of the pie. trim overhang to 1/2 inch, fold edges under, flute all around. Stir cold water into beaten egg in cup, brush over pastry.
5. Bake the pie in a very hot oven at 450 degress for 15 minutes. Then, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake the pie for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pie is a light golden color. Cool the pie for 15 minutes on a wire rack. To serve, cut into wedges.

Makes 6 Main Dish Servings.

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