Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Berry Patch Pie

Berry Patch Pie

This mouth watering pie recipe is especially good for summer time enjoyment, but is a beautiful and delicious dessert any time of year. Each bite bursts with sweet, juicy berries.

Prep: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients
Single-crust pie pastry (9 ")
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blackberries            
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice 

Directions

  1. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges.
  2. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
  3. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes.
  4. Remove foil; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  5. Cool on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan,
  1. combine sugar and cornstarch.
  2. Stir in berries and lemon juice. Thawed, frozen berries can be used.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until mixture just comes to a boil; pour into prepared crust.
  4. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Yield: 6-8 servings





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