Best Toasted Almond Cream Pie With Boysenberry Topping Recipes

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BOYSENBERRY PIE



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In the 1930s, Rudolph Boysen was looking for a place to grow a new berry variety when he met the Knotts, who were struggling to make ends meet on their California farm. They teamed up, and soon the Knott family was growing boysenberries, which taste like a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. The Knotts' kitchen became the Chicken Dinner Restaurant, and the rest of the property transformed into the theme park we know today. The park honors its history with treats like boysenberry sherbet, cotton candy and this double-crust pie, still made from the Knotts' original recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup ice water
1 pound frozen boysenberries, thawed, 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Heavy cream, for brushing
Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Combine the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse to combine. Add the shortening and pulse a few times until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add the butter and pulse a few times until pea-size pieces form. Pulse in the vinegar, then pulse in the ice water until the dough starts to come together but is still clumpy (you do not want it to form a ball). Divide the dough in half and form into 2 disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disk of dough into a very thin 12-inch round (you can also roll the dough between 2 sheets of lightly floured parchment paper). If the dough is too soft, return to the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Press 1 round of dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang.
  • Make the filling: Combine the boysenberries and liquid, the granulated sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour the berry filling into the prepared pie crust. Place the second round of dough over the pie and trim the excess to match the bottom layer. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp as desired. Cut a few slits in the top crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before baking.
  • Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F. Brush the pie with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Put the pie on the hot baking sheet and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Bake until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbling, 60 to 75 minutes. Transfer the pie to a rack and let cool at least 4 hours before slicing.

OREGON'S BEST MARIONBERRY PIE



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I believe Oregon marionberries make about the best berry pie in the world. And when you add some cream cheese and flavorings, you'll be making the best even better! -Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
5 tablespoons shortening
4 tablespoons ice water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
FILLING:
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups fresh marionberries or blackberries
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add ice water and lemon juice, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix 1 cup sugar, tapioca and lemon juice. Add berries; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extracts; spread over prepared crust. Top with berry mixture., Roll out remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1/2-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge. Brush lattice strips with cream; sprinkle with remaining sugar., Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake 50-60 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. (Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.) Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY PASTRY DOUGH



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 crusts

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup frozen vegetable shortening, cut into large pieces
1 large egg
3 tablespoons (about) ice water

Steps:

  • Blend first 4 ingredients in processor 10 seconds. Add shortening; process just until very coarse meal forms. Beat egg with 2 tablespoons water; add to processor. Blend until large moist clumps form, adding more water if dry. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Flatten each piece into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.)

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