Ahhh, back to posting! My posts have been absent due to my trip home to the U.S. I am actually writing this on the eve of my return to Italy (for tomorrow's Sweet Melissa Sundays reveal). Dedication! This recipe was hosted by Michelle of Flourchild. Check out her blog for the full recipe.
I made 2 of these pies to bring to my Grandma's house. My family had a party for me so that everyone could visit at the same time. The reviews were excellent. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the unique taste. The review was: slightly tart with a hint of nuttiness due to the pistachios. A bit of sweet and savory for the start of summer desserts!
I will say that I had trouble finding fresh sour cherries or frozen (as did everyone else in the group)... but I googled sour cherries and found out that that frozen "pie cherries" are just another name for sour cherries. I too could not find shelled unsalted pistachios. I had to shell the nuts myself and I ended up soaking them in water to remove some of the saltiness. Also, I did not add quite as much salt as the recipe called for in the crumble.
Great idea to soak the pistachios in water. I could not find salt free pistachios either. Thank you for baking with me this week. Im glad you enjoyed the recipe too!
ReplyDeleteHope you had fun in Italy - the pie looks yummy! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd love to go to Italy. I'm extra jealous :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had fun on your visit home, your pie looks lovely :)
Katie xox
Your pie looks great!
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks lovely! I also used salted pistachios, but simply brushed the salt off and didn't add any extra from the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your family liked it. Mine did too, except my mom. Oh well, you can't please everyone!
ReplyDeleteI found shelled pistachios at Trader Joe's, they have a great nut selection. Your pie looks great.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it does look delicious!Hope you had an awesome vacation!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, glad it was enjoyed by your family. I am so impressed with all the bakers that shelled their own pistachios, I probably would have used almonds or something if I hadn't found shelled ones.
ReplyDeleteAhhh - Italy..... ok, I am really jealous now!
ReplyDeleteThis pie was great, I only wish I had been able to find fresh cherries instead of frozen.
We liked this recipe too. Yours looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like an awesome trip! Your pie looks terrific! So glad it was a hit with everyone. I thought this recipe was great too!
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