Blueberry Raspberry Pie Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Prepare the Classic Pie Crust as directed for a 9-inch double-crust pie.
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   Drain the berries and pat dry with paper towels.
4. 4
   Toss the berries gently with 1 c. of the sugar, the cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon zest and vanilla.
5. 5
   Line a 9-inch pie plate with one crust and prick all over with a fork.
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   Brush the bottom with the egg white mix to prevent sogginess.
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   Spoon the berry mix into the crust.
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   Cover the filling with a top crust.
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   Trim the overhang to 1 inch.
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    With water, moisten the crusts where they meet, then press them together lightly and turn under.
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    Crimp the edges decoratively.
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    Brush the top crust lightly all over with water and sprinkle proportionately with the remaining Tbsp.
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    of sugar.
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    Bake the pie in the lower third of the oven till the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden, 1 to 1 1/4 hrs.
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    Let cold on a rack before serving hot or possibly at room temperature.
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    This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
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    Comments: When cleaning any fresh berries, place in a strainer, rinse very lightly with the sink spray hose, shake the strainer to drain water and gently pat dry with paper towels.