Fresh Blackberry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. 2
   Place half the rolled pastry crust into the bottom of a 9-inch glass pie plate.
3. 3
   Rinse berries and allow to drain (make sure they are dry when you use them- you can blot them with paper toweling if needed).
4. 4
   Mix berries with the cornstarch and 1/2 cup sugar until all the sugar and cornstarch is taken up.
5. 5
   Place coated berries on the bottom crust in the pie plate.
6. 6
   Top berries with rolled pastry crust.
7. 7
   Entwine the upper and lower edges of crust and crimp to form a seal.
8. 8
   Beat egg white until frothy in a small dish.
9. 9
   Using a brush, coat top crust lightly with egg white.
10. 10
    Sprinkle crust with 2 tbsp sugar.
11. 11
    Using a sharp knife, cut several vents in the top crust.
12. 12
    Place pie plate on a baking or cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
13. 13
    Watch the crust on the pie that it doesn't brown too much--cover with foil or a crust guard if necessary.
14. 14
    Cool pie thoroughly on a wire rack before serving.