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berry big pie

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 12 -16
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For berry big pie

  • 4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 3/4 c
    cold shortening
  • 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 8 c
    fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • half-and-half cream

How To Make berry big pie

  • 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 18-in. x 14-in. rectangle. Carefully place onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13-in. x 9-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.
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