I love berry pie. Berries are fragile, which is why we love them so much off the bush or in a bowl. But there are a couple of things to keep in mind once you decide to cook them, like in a pie. First. Often they are less sweet than you imagine, even when they are perfectly ripe. Don’t confuse the full berry flavor with sweetness. Second. Blueberries tend to need some acid to brighten the flavor and even blackberries can use some for balance.
Third. I believe in adding some starch to thicken fruit pies. I don’t want berry juice to run all over the plate. I want to get it into my mouth. That is the role of starch as a thickener. When I comes to berries I like the visual clarity I get from cornstarch or instant clear gel (another kind of modified starch). However I also love the pastry like flavor that wheat flour lends to fillings. So I do a combo.
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- I don’t wash raspberries or blackberries. They are too fragile to hold up in the water and they are already filled with juice. I don’t want to dilute the flavor or add more liquid to the mix.
- After picking through them gently move them to a bowl.
- Taste one or two berries for sweetness. Add sugar a tablespoon at a time, tasting after each addition. Once the berries are sweet enough taste one again and decide if you need some acid. If so, add a small squeeze of lemon juice.
Hi..What temp nd how long do you bake this recipe for?
All double crust pies go into a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes then 375 until done. I check pies at 20 minute intervals. The pie is done when the filling is bubbling and thickened.
Thanks.. Working in one now 🙂
Wish I could taste it! If you do IG post a pic. @kcrwevan