GRANDMA'S BERRY TART

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Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup(s) shortening
5-6 tablespoon(s) cold water
FOR THE FILLING
1 cup(s) each fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries
1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
- milk
- additional sugar
FOR THE TOPPING
1/4 cup(s) sugar
3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon(s) cold butter

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate.
Place the berries in a large bowl. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, vanilla, ginger and allspice; add to berries and toss gently to coat. Pour into crust. Fold edges of pastry over filling. Brush folded pastry with milk; sprinkle with sugar.
For topping, combine the sugar and flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.