PB & J Pie
The blessed pair, in pie form? Amen to that.
I’ve tried baking the kinda gooey filling by itself for the same amount of time, simply upping the flour to 1 1/4 cups total. It’s good too, but I really love me some crust.
After trying one of many versions with all-fruit apricot jam, I must say strawberry, raspberry or any-berry jam works best, so as not to be lost in the peanut butter flavor. Also, it’s cuter to see the red jam escape around the edges.
PB & J Pie 9″ spelt pie shell (or any crust recipe you like), pre-baked at 400°F (200°C, or gas mark 6) for 10 minutes
1 cup (256 g) crunchy natural peanut butter (add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the recipe if using unsalted peanut butter)
3/4 cup (180 g) yogurt of your choice (or store-bought)
1 cup (192 g) raw sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup (120 g for light, 140 g for whole) spelt flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (160 g) all-fruit strawberry or raspberry jamPreheat oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
With an electric mixer, cream peanut butter, salt (if using), yogurt, sugar, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
Add dry ingredients into wet, stirring until just combined.
Divide what will be a stiff batter in two and spread it at the bottom of the pre-baked crust: use a frosting spatula or rubber spatula, start from the center, and bring the batter to the edges, just like you would do when frosting a cupcake.
Spread the jam on top of the first layer of batter.
Add the rest of the batter on top, using the same “frosting cupcake” method. Don’t worry if the jam escapes around the edges: it will bake beautifully and make for jelly-like bits once baked.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.Yield: 8 slices
Tellie said,
June 24, 2009 at 6:14 am
Wow this sounds great! I love PB & J . I’d never think to combine it in to a pie. This I’ve got to try!
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lauren said,
June 24, 2009 at 6:41 am
this sounds so yummy.
do you think using all-purpose flour would be equally as good as the spelt?
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Celine Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 6:51 am
absolutely. the fact that a-p flour absorbs more moisture than spelt wouldn’t be a big issue here, so subbing it 1:1 should be fine.
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VeggieGirl said,
June 24, 2009 at 6:53 am
That pie makes me want to stand up and shout the lyrics to that “Peanut, Peanut Butter (and Jelly)” song :-D
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Celine Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 6:56 am
dude, don’t let Chaz see this: he’ll actually do it.
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Taymer said,
June 24, 2009 at 7:24 am
I am off of the baking horse for the past couple of weeks but this pie is something I will def try this weekend
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A-K said,
June 24, 2009 at 7:42 am
Wow, that sounds really amazing! Too bad it’s a million humid degrees here, yuck. But I will keep it in my mental file of things to do when the evenings cool off.
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Celine Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 8:51 am
and I’m already plotting to make something from your swell swell zine.
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tahinitoo said,
June 24, 2009 at 7:47 am
Hmmmm… Now I know what to do with all the jam I made recently!!!! Wait, what’s PB?!!!! Hahaaaaaahahahaaa!
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Celine Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 8:52 am
personal bouncer? perky butt? patronizing bastard?
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Carrie said,
June 24, 2009 at 8:45 am
You my dear are a genius!
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Celine Reply:
June 24th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I only play one on tv. hardy-har.
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Lucy T. said,
June 24, 2009 at 8:53 am
Mmmmmmmmmm! Genius indeed.
I love that you put a bit of cinnamon in there too.
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SweetKaroline said,
June 24, 2009 at 9:04 am
YES!
I’ve been waiting patiently for you to post this recipe!
PB&J is my favorite combination…so going to try out your recipe asap!
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Rosa said,
June 24, 2009 at 9:11 am
OMG, I’m drooling incontrolably! That pie is so tempting!
Cheers,
Rosa
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aimee said,
June 24, 2009 at 9:23 am
I both love and hate you right now! Yummy!
And thanks for the coupon! I’m looking forward to making a strawberry cheesecake!
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Lisa (Show Me Vegan) said,
June 24, 2009 at 9:27 am
This sounds just perfect! I can imagine how creamy it must taste.
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meagan said,
June 24, 2009 at 9:30 am
Wow, because of course I need another way to encourage my love of peanut butter…. well done!
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kitchenspoon said,
June 24, 2009 at 9:34 am
I’m with VeggieGirl. “Pea-nut, Peanut Butter…..jelly, jelly.” Screw the strawberry tofu. I have never been one to resist PB. Ever.
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Deanna said,
June 24, 2009 at 9:35 am
Wow! I MUST try this soon. Such a yummy idea!
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Marni said,
June 24, 2009 at 9:53 am
This sounds fantastic! My inner-kiddo is all a’squee at the thought of making and eating this. I’ve added it to my burgeoning pile of recipes to try. :) Thanks so much for sharing it.
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Virginia said,
June 24, 2009 at 10:07 am
oooh what a great concept! it would qualify for a healthy lunch right?? being pb & J and all…..
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totalAldo said,
June 24, 2009 at 11:00 am
Just when I thought I was out, the PB pulls me back in. Seriously, this is not good news for anyone with a slight PB OCD problem. The oozing jelly is like the blob pulling everything in its vicinity into the pain that will occur when you start eating it, because you can’t stop until its all gone…… I knew that image was far from innocent.
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Celine Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 3:08 am
your talk of “oozing” and “blob” is making me not hungry. for this, I thank you.
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Jes said,
June 24, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Oh my goodness, are you kidding? Ingenous! And the texture looks right one in the photograph
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Shelby said,
June 24, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Phenomenal.
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Kat said,
June 24, 2009 at 3:26 pm
So: before Raw Week (more like 10 days) earlier this month, we were running out of sugar–as in: completely (no sucanat, very little agave). And for some reason, I’ve been putting off buying some (read: too busy fine-tuning wedding plans). And NOW, I am powerless, with this recipe just taunting me.
Just you wait, pie, I’ll make you yet–we’ll see who gets whom!
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Michelle said,
June 24, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Oh man. My little sister is a PB & J fiend and is coming to visit me next week. I may have to make this for her arrival!
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Paulina said,
June 24, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Genius! I’ll definitely have to try this.
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Diann said,
June 24, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Oh, yeh!!!!! A whole cup of pb is awesome. Now, not to nitpick, but I’m confused – you’ve got a crust in the ingredients, but the instructions say to prepare a pan and spread batter into the prepared pan. I wouldn’t mind a no crust version!
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Celine Reply:
June 25th, 2009 at 12:11 am
thank you for catching this, Diann! I corrected the recipe, BUT! I made it sans crust too, simply adding about 1/4 cup of flour to the mix, baking it for the same time, and it works beautifully too.
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kittee said,
June 24, 2009 at 6:22 pm
i never tire of your peanut butter and jelly antics.
xo
kittee
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Celine Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 3:07 am
speaking of tire, perhaps it’s time for me to slow down with the PB, eh?
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Melisser said,
June 24, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Oooh, yessssss. That looks awesome!
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jen jafarzadeh said,
June 24, 2009 at 8:29 pm
that’s got to be the ultimate comfort food pie.
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Mihl said,
June 25, 2009 at 3:59 am
Wow, that sounds like the ultimate pie recipe to me! (Ha, just realized that the poster right above me used the same word…now you can call it the ultimate pie :))
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JennyBakes said,
June 25, 2009 at 4:54 am
This looks delicious, and I can always use more peanut butter and jelly in my desserts. :)
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gine said,
June 25, 2009 at 11:49 am
Peanut butter & rasberry jam ^^ … mmm … I totally will love that cake :-)!!
have a great weekend, XOXO
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Liz said,
June 25, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Amen, indeed. Surely this is what they must serve in heaven. Wow.
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Sarena said,
June 25, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Um, YUM!!!
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Celine Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 3:07 am
and it rhymes, too!
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Marta said,
June 25, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Oh gosh, this looks delicious! Peanut butter and jelly in a tart is like comfort in every slice! Looks delicious and healthy!!!
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Celine Reply:
June 26th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
well, healthy might be pushing the envelope…but who cares, right?
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Jodye said,
June 25, 2009 at 1:58 pm
This looks like heaven!
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allularpunk said,
June 25, 2009 at 2:20 pm
yummity yum yum yum!
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Juliana said,
June 25, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Looks terrific…love the pie and the pictures are just great!
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Cakespy said,
June 25, 2009 at 6:03 pm
O.M.F.G Celine! This is freaking awesome. I can’t say more. I’m too busy weeping tears of joy (or is it desire?).
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Celine Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 3:06 am
shall I call you PJ Harvey? ♥ my favorite spy.
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Ricki said,
June 25, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Fantastically good! And yes, that red jam is so cute around the edges! ;)
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Veronica said,
June 25, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Delicious! Thank you for effectively fueling my hardcore peanut butter addiction – I want this in front of me right this instant.
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Kat said,
June 26, 2009 at 6:31 am
Thus! I made this pie yesterday. I used sucanat, and strawberry jam, and your recipe for spelt crust, and it was beautiful indeed. Of course, I had to try a piece just about out of the oven, but Matt says that one can taste the strawberry jelly better once it’s cooled off a little. We had a friend over, and offered him a piece, and he almost started crying, it was so good (he said so!)-and all the while I was thinking, “Thanks, Celine!”
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Celine Reply:
June 26th, 2009 at 6:33 am
I’d plant a huge one on your cheek if I could, Kat. be glad you’re not near.
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Kat Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I’m making this again–this time in mini-pie form. I’m actually going to take one into the restaurant tomorrow, and I’ll be damned if the owner doesn’t fall in love with it at first bite!
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Nora said,
June 26, 2009 at 7:35 am
Celine! Thanks so much for posting this. Between this and that bread, I’ll be in childhood nostalgia + vegan heaven :)
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leela said,
June 26, 2009 at 11:15 am
good god woman! this pie is going to kill me — it combines my favorite elements on the planet — pies and pb and j sandwiches — i’ll die a happy woman when i kick the first slice of this down my hatch! hooray!
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Celine Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 3:06 am
first deadly pie, ever?
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Julia said,
June 26, 2009 at 3:08 pm
OMG I made the PB&J pie today and was in HEAVEN the moment I took the first bite! Even my hubby who says he doesn’t like PB&J (HUH???!!) loved it. I used grape jelly and a store-bought crust, but other than that followed your recipe. Celine you are a genius! Now how do I refrain from eating the whole thing…??? :)
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Celine Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 3:05 am
give it to the pup! just be sure to have a bowl of water handy for her.
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Afsoon said,
June 27, 2009 at 7:55 am
You have just made me the happiest girl. Ever. PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY IN A PIE?! eep! I’m going to make this after the bake sale so I don’t have to share it with anyone…whoops, I didn’t just say that.
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Celine Reply:
June 28th, 2009 at 12:29 am
I should have made this for the sale. but considering how the cookies went, it would probably have crapped out on me too even though it’s pretty much foolproof. QED: I’m a fool.
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Sal said,
June 27, 2009 at 8:43 am
oh god yes, gimme!
sorry where are my manners? gimme, please?
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Shellyfish said,
June 27, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Holy crap! You do have magical powers, don’t you? Commen tu fais?
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Celine Reply:
June 28th, 2009 at 12:28 am
I wiggle my nose and POOF!
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Jess said,
June 27, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Look at that, it’s PB & J all grown up!
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Celine Reply:
June 28th, 2009 at 12:27 am
it’s hitting the booze like you wouldn’t believe.
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Vegetation said,
June 27, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Send one my waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!! YUM!!!!
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kitchenspoon said,
June 28, 2009 at 10:30 am
Get ready when you bake this pie–as you can imagine, it disappears with a quickness. I used homemade spelt crust and strawberry jam. It was an all out fork-fest. The top layer of the pie baked into a sugary blanket, while the beauty underneath combined a savory, sweet, creamy, fruity, rich and delightful forkful of happiness. This says nothing of the fragrance wafting though the house while it’s in the oven, which will make people do almost anything for you while they wait for it to come out of the oven. The moment we all took our first bite, we realized this pie was not joking around. I cracked up when I noticed one friend in the kitchen sneaking leftovers, as he thought nobody was looking–busted. I had my eye on that last slice. Oh yes. Biggie thanks, Celine! xo!!
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Nicole said,
June 28, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Mmmm, girl, I am all about this!
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Kelly said,
June 30, 2009 at 9:33 am
Mmmm. My boyfriend is a HUGE peanut butter fan so he would love this. Your photos are beautiful as always. You really need to teach a food photography seminar so I can be a student.
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Erica from Cooking for Seven said,
July 1, 2009 at 9:44 am
I love how you use natural ingredients. I have never used spelt flour, but I would like to give it a try some day!
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Josiane said,
July 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I’ve never quite understood the PB & J thing, probably because it wasn’t practiced in our family (we were hooked on the PB and honey thing, though) and I’ve only ever tried one bite on a friend’s toast a loooong time ago. Now, this pie seems like the exact thing I needed to finally get the magic of the PB & J combo!
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Celine Reply:
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:26 am
I had never even thought of PB before moving here. tried it the first week I was in the States, hated it. took me several years of preparing sandwiches of the stuff for Chaz to get hooked.
hooray for PB-ay!
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Allison said,
July 1, 2009 at 5:31 pm
This is my dream.
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Lacey said,
July 1, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I’ve stayed away for two weeks but I must bake this
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Susan from Food Blogga said,
July 2, 2009 at 10:18 am
Bookmarked! PB and Yay pie!
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Celine Reply:
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:31 am
okay: PB and Yay has got to be the coolest/cutest thing ever. I think I love you.
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Crystal said,
July 12, 2009 at 11:47 am
Oh…my…goodness! I must try this. :)
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Mae Bird said,
August 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm
holy-freakin-moly… pbj pie?! you’re blowing my mind.
this is on my list to make
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Erin said,
August 24, 2009 at 1:27 pm
This is the most glorious pie I’ve ever eaten. Any time I mention it in conversation, it reminds me that I want to eat more of it. You rock!
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