CyberHippie Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I'm talking desserts, not ganja (although I do recognize that ganja will make you want desserts) I made a strawberry peach pie last night, to take up north to a cottage this weekend. However I realized once it was too late, that I had forgotten to add any sugar. Think it's a total right off? Should I be trying to whip another up before we leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 How much sugar was suppose to go in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 It's a write off- it'll be way to tart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 If you used really ripe Ontario peaches you may be ok, in fact some people might prefer that to adding sugar. If not you could perhaps sprinkle brown sugar extensively and warm it up in the oven. Or if you have lattice on the top get a food-grade syringe and inject aspartame (I'm just waiting for the homosexual jokes to come out of this reply. Bring it on you close-minded jerks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted August 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 It was supposed to have at least 3/4 of a cup of sugar. I did use ontario peaches, I don't think they were super ripe though, but they weren't hard either. I'm thinking the strawberries and blueberries might sweeten it up a little. The brown sugar is a good idea, maybe throw some ice cream on the side too? I dunno... I really don't have time to make another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Is there any way to taste it? If it's got a lattice crust, you could get some out with a spoon, or if it's got a full crust, maybe you could find a crack (or make one), lift it up a bit, and sneak yourself some. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted August 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 It's a solid top, with a few cracks. But I haven't actually baked it yet. It's still raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Maybe you could lift/peel off the top, carefully put the sugar in (maybe sprinkle it all over), and carefully stir it in, then replace the top? I'd almost suggest making a simple syrup with the sugar (take the sugar, and add just enough water to make it dissolve; doing it in a saucepan over medium heat helps), and injecting it in through the top, but that'd increase the water content of the pie, so I'm not sure it'd work. You might also try http://www.foodtv.com/ and see if there are any questions/answers/chatrooms that'd help. Another one would be: http://www.chatelaine.com/applications/forums/fserver-jsp/8/ which is Chatelaine magazine's food forum. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalacePrincess Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 peaches, blueberries & strawberries are pretty naturally sweet as it is, so the sugar in the recipe probably has more to do with giving the filling a thicker consistency than just sweetening it. you could give it a go as is (although the filling will probably be a bit more runny), and maybe serve with ice cream as you suggested. but if it isn't baked yet, you COULD just carefully remove the top, scrape the pie filling into a bowl, stir the sugar in, put it back in the pie, let sit for a bit (to help it dissolve), and then bake. sounds like a damn good pie though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 cool whip dude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted August 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Good idea Brad, I may give that a try. I've got some flour and cornstarch in there, so hopefully it won't wind up too soggy if I do that. Even if I only get a little sugar in there, it'll be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I can EASILY picture CyberHippie when he noticed he forgot the sugar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted August 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Yup, that's what ya get for being baked while baking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Another option (that hits close to home for me): leave the pie as-is, bake it, take it, and bill it as sugar-free! Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Go for the gusto and serve it as is with Vanilla Ice Cream or real whip cream that's been sweetened with confectioner's sugar or a fine sugar of some kind. Trying to take the top off a baked pie is like trying to take the top off the Olsen Twins...barely legal and very dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted August 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Yeah, it's not baked right now, but I still don't think I could get the top off, it's sealed really well. I'd probably have to put a new top on, which is an idea. I think I'll go with the sugar injection and see how that goes... Of course I could always just make another, then I'd have one just for me when I get home. mmmmm pie arhalrarhlrarhalrahrl.... Thanks for all your suggestions folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 just sprinkle a bunch of brown sugar all over the top and then grab a blow torch and carmelize the sugar. You'll bascially have a candy coated pie! YUM! oh, and serve with that Cool Whip Douglas suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Cool Whip is THE best suggestion so far. That's what I'd do. IT will be good because berries are yummy, but you will want to sweeten it up a bit. Try adding a bit of sweetener or icing sugar to the CoolWhip or whipped cream. Regular sugar won't disolve properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Put some bacon on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 hahhahahha!!! actually...fry up that bitchin' bacon. Drain it. Eat the piggy. Then pour the fatty-greez over the pie-pie!!! yummy!!! (don't forget the whoopin' cream) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted August 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 So in the end, I decided to rip the top off, remix the filling with some sugar, and I threw a handfull of blueberries in for my trouble. Let me tell ya, it was FANTASTIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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