Gooseberry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust, then sprinkle the cereal in the crust in an even layer.
3. 3
   (This will keep the bottom crust from getting soggy.)
4. 4
   Put the sugar, flour, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl and stir to combine.
5. 5
   Drain the berries if using canned, then stir the berries into the sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Spread the filling evenly in the crust, then scatter the butter over the top.
7. 7
   Brush the rim of the crust with the egg wash, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a few steam vents in the top.
8. 8
   Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with a bit of sugar.
9. 9
   Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350F and bake for another 30 minutes, until golden brown.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours before slicing.
11. 11
    Serve at room temperature.