4th Annual 4th of July Pie Contest!

4 years ago my sister, Holly, asked me if I wanted to have a 4th of July pie contest, and of course, I said yes! Our tradition began, and every year since, we have had our annual pie contest. Each year, we team up with Trevor and Allison, make our amazing pies, and have Rob be the judge (on presentation and taste).

This year it was between Team Holly and Trevor (and girlfriend Courtney) and Team Heather and Allison. Team HTC decided on a pumpkin dutch apple pie while Team HA went with a strawberry pie.
Here are the pies!

Team Holly - Trevor - Courtney
PUMPKIN DUTCH APPLE PIE


Team Heather - Allison
STRAWBERRY PIE


This year we had a couple of guest judges and the race was a tight one. In the end, the contest ended in a tie (first time ever) and each team walked away boasting! Once again, we all had a great time and can't wait for next year!  For those of you sitting here drooling, here are the recipes. Go make a PIE!  :)

PUMPKIN DUTCH APPLE PIE
Ingredients

1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
APPLE LAYER
2 cups peeled, cored, thinly sliced green apples
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
PUMPKIN LAYER
1 1/2 cups LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 cup NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CRUMBLE TOPPING
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter
Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375• F.
FOR APPLE LAYER:
COMBINE apples, sugar, flour, lemon juice and cinnamon in medium bowl;
pour into pie shell.
FOR PUMPKIN LAYER:
COMBINE pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, butter, cinnamon,
salt and nutmeg in medium bowl; pour over apple mixture.
BAKE for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with Crumble Topping.
Return to oven; bake for 20 minutes or until custard is set. Cool completely on wire rack.
FOR CRUMB TOPPING:
COMBINE flour, nuts and sugar in medium bowl.
Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

STRAWBERRY PIE
Ingredients
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
3 Tablespoons Strawberry Gelatin Mix
3 Heaping Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 Pint Fresh Strawberries
1 Pie Crust, Cooked And Cooled
Instructions
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and dry gelatin mix in medium sauce pan. Add water and cook until thick and clear over medium high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Set aside and let cool. Wash and hull strawberries, cut in half and arrange over pie crust. When filling is cool, pour over strawberries and chill pie until ready to serve. Serve with whipped cream.