Blackberry Pepper Jelly Pie

A sweet, silky Southern pie infused with gentle heat for the perfect balance of flavor.

Blackberry Pepper Jelly Pie is a nostalgic Southern dessert with a twist. Smooth and custard-like, this pie blends rich butter, eggs, and sugar with Sweet Home Blackberry Pepper Jelly, creating a filling that’s sweet, fruity, and subtly spicy. It’s an easy, old-fashioned pie that feels right at home on holiday tables, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Yield: Serves 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: About 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked pie shell
• 4 egg whites
• 4 egg yolks
• ½ cup Sweet Home Blackberry Pepper Jelly
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth.
3. Add sugar and beat well until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg yolks until fully incorporated.
5. Add Blackberry Pepper Jelly and mix until smooth.
6. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold egg whites into the jelly mixture.
8. Stir in lemon juice.
9. Pour filling into the unbaked pie shell.
10. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until set.

Sweet, smooth, and gently spiced — a Southern pie with personality.

Perfect Pairings

• Fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
• Hot coffee or black tea
• Toasted pecans or almonds on the side
• A glass of Sweet Home Red Muscadine Juice

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