BERRY BIG PIE

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I take this giant pie to almost every potluck. The crust is so easy, and we have lots of berries since they grow here on our small acreage. With a dessert this size, everyone can enjoy a luscious piece. -Janelle Seward, Ontario, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 cup cold shortening
1/2 cup cold water
1 large egg
1 tablespoon white vinegar
FILLING:
8 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, combine water, egg and vinegar; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Form into a roll. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , On a floured surface, roll two-thirds of the dough into a 18x14-in. rectangle. Carefully place onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine berries, sugar and flour; pour into crust. Use the remaining dough to make lattice strips; place over the filling. Brush pastry with cream. , Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350°. Bake about 1 hour longer or until bubbly. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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