Italian Easter Grain Pie

👨‍🍳 Istruzioni

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium low heat; pour in wheat and boil for 40 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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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