Name: Clam Pie (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Cold Unsalted Butter-cut into cubes; 6-8 tbsp Ice Water; 2 lbs Fresh Clams-shucked and chopped; 1/2 cup Clam Juice; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/2 cup Onion-chopped; 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 1 cup Milk; 1/4 cup Heavy Cream; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

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A comforting and traditional clam pie, perfect for a casual meal. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward method.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 14

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Crust
2 cups 315 g All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
1 cup 226 g Cold Unsalted Butter-cut into cubes
6-8 tbsp 90-120 mL Ice Water
Filling
2 lbs 907 g Fresh Clams-shucked and chopped
cup 120 mL Clam Juice
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 120 mL Onion-chopped
2 tbsp 30 mL All-Purpose Flour
1 cup 240 mL Milk
cup 60 mL Heavy Cream
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne Pepper

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Instructions

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Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the Flour and Salt. Cut in the Butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add Ice Water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling: In a large pot, melt Butter over medium heat. Add Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in Milk and Clam Juice until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Heavy Cream, Salt, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper.
Add the chopped Clams to the sauce and cook until they are heated through, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled Crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the Clam Filling into the crust.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.