Berry Big Pie

Name: Berry Big Pie
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-3/4 cup cold shortening; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 8 cups fresh or frozen blackberries; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Half-and-half cream

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 cup cold shortening
1/2 cup cold water
1 large egg
1 tablespoon white vinegar
8 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Half-and-half cream

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, combine water, egg and vinegar; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Form into a roll. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2

On a floured surface, roll two-thirds of the dough into a 18x14-in. rectangle. Carefully place onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine berries, sugar and flour; pour into crust. Use the remaining dough to make lattice strips; place over the filling. Brush pastry with cream.
3

Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350°. Bake about 1 hour longer or until bubbly. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.