Blackberry Pie
Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Total time
55 mins
Bursting with fresh blackberries,
this pie is perfect when topped with brandy spiked whipped cream.
Author: Anne Papina
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- Pastry for a 2-crust pie
- 2 pints (24 oz) fresh blackberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Roll out the first half of the pie crust, line the pie plate with it, and refrigerate.
- Thoroughly rinse and dry blackberries. Place blackberries in a large bowl, and sprinkle with lemon juice and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the blackberries and lightly toss.
- Pour the berries into the pie shell, making a slight mound in the center. Dot with butter.
- Roll out the second half of the pie crust into an 11-inch circle, and cut a 2-inch cross in the center. Fold back each corner, then place over the pie filling.
- Fold the edge of the top crust under the bottom crust, press together, and crimp as desired. Secure the folds with toothpicks.
- Brush the top crust with the milk, then sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon of sugar (or more if desired).
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Brandied Whipped Cream
Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
Homemade whipped cream spiked with
brandy.
Author: Anne Papina
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipping cream
- ⅛ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tsp brandy
Instructions
- Add cream, sugar and brandy to a mixing bowl and beat on high until stiff peaks form.
Notes
For best results, chill the mixing
bowl and beater/whisk in the freezer for about 10 minutes before preparing.
