Peachy Strawberries in Pastry Shell

Name: Peachy Strawberries in Pastry Shell
Yield: 6 - 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg beaten; 1 cup (250 mL) 35 % cream; 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar; 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract; 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) sliced peach drained; (syrup reserved); 12 to 16 fresh strawberries hulled; 2 tbsp (30 mL) strawberry jam; 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar; Pastry (2 pie crusts); 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar; 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour sifted; 1/2 cup (125 mL) shortening; 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter; 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp (100 mL) cold water

This is the Peachy Strawberries in Pastry Shell recipe.

Prep: 30 min
Cooking: 20 min
Refrigeration: 1 h - 2 h

Yields 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients

1 egg beaten
1 cup (250 mL) 35 % cream
2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) sliced peach drained, (syrup reserved)
12 to 16 fresh strawberries hulled
2 tbsp (30 mL) strawberry jam
2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar
Pastry (2 pie crusts)
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour sifted
1/2 cup (125 mL) shortening
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp (100 mL) cold water

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).

Roll out pastry into 16- x 5-inch (40 x 12.5 cm) rectangle with rolling pin. With knife, trim pastry to form a perfect rectangle. Roll out remaining pastry into 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide ribbon. Place pastry ribbon on pastry rectangle to fit the outline. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and let cool.

In bowl, whip cream until stiff. Stir in sugar and vanilla gradually. Spread cooled crust with whipped cream. Top alternately with peach slices and strawberries.

In small saucepan, bring to boil jam, sugar and 4 tbsp (60 mL) peach syrup. Strain and pour over fruit to glaze. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Pastry:

In large bowl mix salt, sugar and sifted flour. With 2 knifes or pastry blender, cut in shortening and butter.

Sprinkle with cold water, tossing with fork to mix. Gather dough together and shape in ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.