
I use Pillsbury pie crusts and wild blackberries, and with my thorn-scratched hands make the most wonderful pie from this recipe. I started making this pie in the late summer of 2015, when I started harvesting wild blackberries on my cycling rides all over Washington state. Editor’s note: This recipe was first printed in the July 2000 issue of ‘Gourmet.’ Head this way for more of our best fruit pies → (Check pie after 45 minutes: If edge of crust is browning too quickly, cover edge with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield and continue baking.) Cool completely on a rack before serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Step 10īake on hot baking sheet until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 60–70 minutes. coarse sanding sugar or granulated sugar. Brush top and edge with 1 egg white, lightly beaten, and sprinkle all over with 1 Tbsp. Arrange strips in a tight lattice pattern on top of filling and trim strips close to edge of pan. Stir berry mixture, then spoon evenly into shell. Cut crosswise into 11 (1¼"-wide) strips with a fluted pastry wheel or a knife. Roll out remaining piece of dough into a roughly 16x11" rectangle. Chill bottom crust while rolling out top. Roll out 1 piece of pie dough into a 14" round and fit into a 9" pie plate (4-cup capacity). Let stand, tossing occasionally, 20 minutes. quick-cooking tapioca, ground into a powder in a large bowl. unsalted butter, melted, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. Toss together 6 cups blackberries (1¾ lb.), 1–1¼ cups granulated sugar (if berries are very sweet, use the smaller amount), ¼ cup cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. Place a baking sheet in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400☏. Blackberry pie filling and assembly: Step 5.Wrap disks separately in wax paper and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.ĭo ahead: Dough can be chilled, wrapped in plastic wrap, up to 1 day. Gather each portion of dough and form it, rotating on surface, into a disk. With the heel of your hand, smear each portion once in a forward motion to help distribute fat.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 2 portions. (Do not overwork dough or it will become tough.) Step 4 If it doesn't, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) after each addition until incorporated, continuing to test. Gently squeeze a small handful: It should hold together without crumbling apart. ice water evenly over and gently stir with a fork (or pulse in processor) until incorporated. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) until most of mixture resembles coarse meal with remainder in small (roughly pea-size) lumps.

Serve your homemade blackberry pie warm or at room temperature, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream.īlend together 2½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup (6 oz.) cold unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch cubes, ¼ cup (2 oz.) cold vegetable shortening, and ½ tsp.

The resulting pie crust practically shimmers and is tastier than any store-bought version.

Instead of a traditional egg wash, this recipe calls for brushing the top of the pie with egg whites only, and dusting with sparkling sanding sugar. The duo builds an extra-flaky, durable crust that’s easier to arrange into the lattice top and holds its shape beautifully. While our go-to pie dough recipe is an all-butter one, the pastry here has a mix of cold butter and shortening. While you’re at it, go ahead and include the lemon zest, or add a pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, or a little almond extract to enhance the berries’ flavor even further. This berry pie also gets a dash of lemon juice to keep the filling bright and zippy.
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A little lacking? Boost the sugar to the full amount. If they’re very sweet, use the smaller amount of sugar suggested below. But before you start mixing, give your berries a taste. The combination ensures the berry mixture bakes up juicy, not soggy, and beautifully set. You’ll use tapioca and cornstarch as thickeners for this blackberry pie recipe. It’s fantastic with fresh blackberries in season, but frozen blackberries can do the trick (just don’t thaw them before tossing them with the rest of the ingredients). Homemade blackberry pie tastes like summer, no matter what time of year you bake it.
