Berry Pie Recipe

90m
Prep Time

2h
Cook Time

3h 30m
Ready In

"Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 2006) This uses frozen raspberries and blackberries -- but I think any mixture of berries will work."

Original is 8 servings

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (176.7 g)
Calories 447.7
Total Fat - 22.6 g
Saturated Fat - 8.7 g
Cholesterol - 26.9 mg
Sodium - 78.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 58.3 g
Dietary Fiber - 2.8 g
Sugars - 24.6 g
Protein - 4.5 g
Calcium - 18.4 mg
Iron - 0.7 mg
Vitamin C - 19.1 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

TO MAKE THE CRUST

Step 1

Using a food processor process the dry ingredients (flour - baking powder) and then using on/off turns add the butter and shortening; processing until coarse meal forms.

Step 2

Mix 5 tablespoons ice water and vinegar in a cup and add to mixture in processor; using on/off turns process until moist clumps forms; adding more ice water if needed.

Step 3

Gather dough into a ball and divide in half into two balls; flatten each to a disk and wrap in plastic wrap and chill for one hour (***can be prepared one day ahead; keep chilled). One disk should be a bit larger than the other.

Step 4

Roll out larger disk on a lightly floured board to a 12 inch round; transfer to a 9 inch diameter pie dish. Place in freezer.

Step 5

Roll out smaller disk on a floured board to a 10 inch round. Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips. Transfer strips to a baking sheet and chill.

TO MAKE THE FILLING

Step 6

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 7

In a skillet mix together 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in 1/4 cup water and stir over medium high heat until mixture thickens and begins to boil. Remove from heat and stir in orange juice concentrate. Stir in berries.