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Chocolate Orange Free Form Pie (#PiDay)

Course Pie
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Author Nancy Piran

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 tablespoons ice cold water
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 Cava Cava Oranges peeled and sliced (I used Limoneira)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • For the crust:
  • In mixer, using the flat blade, add flour and shortening. Mix till it is crumbly. Slowly add in water and honey.
  • Roll in disc and cover in plastic wrap.
  • Place in refrigerator for 15 mins.
  • Roll out dough into an 8 inch circle. Place on baking sheet.
  • Place oranges in the center and fold up the edges leaving the center free.
  • Top with 2 tablespoons honey.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Allow to cool.
  • For the drizzle:
  • Melt chocolate chips over double boiler.
  • Drizzle over pie melted chocolate, serve and ENJOY!

Notes

The crust is not super sweet. If you would like a sweet crust add 1/4 cup sugar to the dough.