Blackberry Apple Pie

  Desserts

My mother made this pie so often, she could do it with her eyes closed! We picked the berries ourselves, and the apples came from the trees in our orchard. I can still taste the delicious combination of fruits encased in Mother's flaky pie crust.

Blackberry Apple Pie

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
  • 5 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 5 medium)
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water or whole milk

Instructions

  • 1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate; trim to 1 in. beyond rim of plate. Top with a thin layer of apples. In a large bowl, combine blackberries and remaining apples; sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine sugar and cornstarch. Add to fruit mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon into crust; dot with butter.
  • 2. Roll out remaining dough; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edges. Beat egg with water; brush over lattice top and pie edges.
  • 3. Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 415 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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