FIVE-FRUIT PIE

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This recipe gets compliments galore! I've given these fruit pies to new neighbors or anyone who needed a pick-me-up. They all love it! -Jean Ross, Oil City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 cup chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup each fresh or frozen raspberries, blueberries and sliced strawberries
CRUST:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, tapioca and fruit; let stand for 15 minutes. In another bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, water and vinegar; stir into flour mixture just until moistened., Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate; trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate. Spoon fruit mixture into crust., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edges. Brush with cream; sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake at 375° for 45-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.