Pie Crust:
In a food processor, place the flour, salt, and sugar and process
until combined. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse
meal. Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) water in a slow stream through the feed tube
until the dough just holds together when pinched. If necessary, add
more water. Turn the dough onto your work surface and gather into a ball. Divide the dough in half, flattening
each half into a disk, cover with plastic
wrap, and refrigerate for about one hour before using. After the dough has chilled sufficiently,
remove one portion of the dough from the fridge and
place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry into a
12 inch (30 cm) circle. (To prevent the
pastry from sticking to the counter and to ensure uniform thickness, keep
lifting up and turning the pastry a quarter turn as you roll.)
Fold the dough in half and gently
transfer to a 9 inch (23 cm) pie pan. Brush off any excess flour and trim pastry to an edge of 1/2 inch (1.5 cm). Cover with plastic wrap and
place in the refrigerator.
Remove the second round of
pastry and roll it into a 13 inch (30 cm) circle. Using a 2 inch (5
cm) star cookie cutter, cut the pastry into about 20 stars. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover with plastic
wrap, and place in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
Blackberry
Filling: Place the
blackberries in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice. In a
small bowl mix together the cornstarch, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Gently
mix the sugar mixture into the blackberries. Remove the
chilled pie crust from the fridge. Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared pie shell.
Dot with the
butter. Lightly brush the rim of the pastry shell
with a little cream. Starting at the outside edge of the pie,
place the pastry stars in a circular pattern on top of the
blackberries. Brush the pastry stars with a little cream, making sure the cream
does not pool. Sprinkle with a little sugar. Cover with
plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator while you preheat the oven
to 425 degrees F (220
degrees C)
and place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
Place the pie plate on a large baking sheet and bake the pie for about
25 - 30 minutes and then, if the edges of the pie are browning too
much, cover with a foil ring or pie shield. Continue to bake the pie
for another 15 - 20 minutes or until the crust is a golden brown color
and the fruit juices begin to bubble. Remove the pie from the oven and
place on a wire rack to cool for several hours. Serve at room
temperature with vanilla ice cream. Leftovers can be stored in the
refrigerator for about 3 days.
Makes 9 inch (23 cm) pie. |
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Pie
Crust:
2 1/2 cups (350 grams)
all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon (30 grams)
granulated white sugar
1 cup (226 grams)
unsalted butter, chilled, and cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) chunks
1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 - 120 ml) ice
water
Blackberry Filling:
5 cups (2 1/2 pints) (1.2 L) fresh
blackberries
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons (30 grams) cornstarch
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated
white sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter, cut
into small chunks
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