OZARK BLUEBERRY PIE

Ozark Blueberry Pie image

Blueberries grow well in this area, and this old-time recipe goes over well with pie eaters. It won first prize at the 1990 Missouri State Fair!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

FILLING:
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
CRUST:
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1 cup shortening
6 tablespoons ice water
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine first eight filling ingredients. Stir in blueberries; set aside. , For crust, in another bowl combine the flour, salt and mace. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss with a fork until a ball is formed. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Divide pastry in half so that one ball is slightly large than the other. Roll out large ball on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-in. pie plate., Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge of plate. Add the filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Beat egg with water; brush over crust. Cut slits in top. , Bake at 425° for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.