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Mango Frangipane Pie

Makes 1 (9-inch) pie

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (120 grams) plus 1 teaspoon (5 grams) water, divided
  • 5 fresh basil leaves (4 grams)
  • 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (12 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1⅛ teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • cup plus 2 teaspoons (90 grams) ice water
  • 2 tablespoons (4 grams) chopped fresh basil
  • pounds mangoes (765 grams), peeled and diced
  • Frangipane (recipe below)
  • 1 large egg (50 grams)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring . cup (120 grams) water to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, and add basil leaves. Let basil steep for 5 minutes. Strain basil juice, discarding solids. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • In the work bowl of a food processor, place flour, sugar, and salt; pulse until combined. Add cold butter, pulsing until mixture is crumbly. Add ? cup plus 2 teaspoons (90 grams) ice water, basil, and basil juice, pulsing until dough just comes together. Divide dough in half, and shape each half into a disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, pressing into bottom and up sides. Trim excess dough to . inch beyond edge of plate. Fold edges under. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Top dough with a piece of parchment paper, letting ends extend over edges of plate. Add pie weights.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove paper and weights. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Fold mangoes into Frangipane, and pour mixture into prepared crust.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll remaining dough into a 9.-inch circle. Using a sharp knife, cut .-inch-wide strips. Reserve 3 strips. Arrange remaining strips over filling in a lattice design.
  • Brush water on rim of prepared dough in plate. Place reserved 3 dough strips along brushed rim, and crimp as desired. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and remaining 1 teaspoon (5 grams) water; lightly brush over dough.
  • Bake until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.
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