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Cherry Berry Berry Pie
Cool: At least2 hrs
Bake: 45 mins to 50 mins at 400°F
Ingredients
- Single Crust Pie Shell (Helen Fletcher's No Fail Pie Crust)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries
- 3/4 cup frozen red raspberries
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
1. Prepare and roll out Single Crust Pie Shell pastry. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry. Trim overhang to an even 1 inch all the way around. Tuck the crust under and flute the edges. Do not prick pastry. Put pastry-lined pie plate pie plate in freezer while preparing pie.
2. In a large saucepan, stir together the 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup cornstarch flour; add cherries. Gently toss until coated. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Add raspberries and blueberries. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and gently stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and almond extract. Set aside.
3. For crumb topping:In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, the 1/2 cup sugar, the brown sugar and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
4. Transfer cherry mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Spread crumb mixture over cherry mixture. To prevent overbrowning, loosely cover pie with foil.
5. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until filling is bubbly and crumb topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack at least 2 hours before serving. Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 5 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg or 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
Directions
1. Helens Single-Crust Pie Pastry:In a medium bowl, stir together cake flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening until pieces are pea-size.
2. In a small bowl, stir together 4 tablespoons of the water, egg, and lemon juice. Using a large fork, gently toss the flour mixture and egg mixture together. If there are any dry parts, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and gently toss to moisten evenly (should be a mass of very large crumbs).
3. Turn crumb mixture out onto a lightly floured surface. Using your fingers, gently form a ball. Using just a bit of flour, knead 4 to 5 times to form a ball. Using your hands, flatten into a disc about 1 inch thick. If necessary, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough from center to edges into a circle 12 inches in diameter. To transfer pastry, wrap it around the rolling pin. Unroll pastry into a 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into pie plate without stretching it and gently fit pastry into dish.
5. Trim the overhang to an even 1 inch all the way around. Tuck the crust under and flute the edges. Bake as directed in individual recipes. Makes 1 pie crust
Haven't tried it yet but we lived in Traverse City Michigan and ANYTHING that Grand Traverse Pie Company made was great. They don't part with their recipes often.
10/31/2010 03:23:31 PM Report AbuseI made this pie for Thanksgiving and EVERYONE loved it. Even those who typically do not like Cherry Pie. This pie is FANTASTIC! One guest told me, it was the best pie she has ever had!
12/22/2009 09:11:43 AM Report AbuseHave had this pie from Sweeitie Pies in Dewitt Michigan. It's one of my favorite and very delicious!!!!
11/23/2009 07:21:38 AM Report Abuse