BLACK & BLUE BERRY PIE

Black & Blue Berry Pie image

Provided by Kelly Lollman

Categories Pies

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST
4 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp salt
1 3/4 c cold shortening
1/2 c cold water
1 large egg
1 Tbsp white vinegar
FILLING
4 c fresh or frozen black berries (do not thaw)
4 c fresh or frozen blue berries (do not thaw)
2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c all purpose flour
half and half

Steps:

1. Crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in the shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, combine the water, egg and vinegar; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Form into a roll. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. On a floured surface, roll 2/3 of the dough out to an 18x14" rectangle. Carefully place onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
4. Filling: Combine berries, sugar and flour. Pour into crust.
5. Use the remaining crust to make lattice strips, place over filling. Brush pastry with half and half.
6. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another hour or until filling is bubbly. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.