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Deep-Dish Blackberry Pie
3
cups fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed and drained
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
1 tablespoon shortening
3 tablespoons cold water
1 egg white, beaten
Place blackberries in a bowl. Combine sugar
and cornstarch; sprinkle over berries. Add lemon juice and cinnamon;
toss to coat. Spoon into a greased 1-quart baking dish. In a
bowl, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon sugar and salt. Cut in butter
and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water;
toss with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out pastry; make a lattice
crust. Crimp edges. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with remaining
sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until crust is
golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Yield:
2 servings |
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