Three Sisters Pie

Three Sisters Pie Recipe
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Recipe Rating:
 7 Ratings
Category: Pies
Collections: Thanksgiving Table
Serves: 8 to 10

Ingredients

2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2/3 c vegetable shortening or lard
6 to 7 tablespoons ice water
1 1/2 c fresh or thawed unsweetened sliced strawberries
1 1/2 c fresh or frozen blueberries
1 1/2 c fresh or frozen raspberries
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c apple juice
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into bits
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Melissa's Notes:

When I saw the name of this recipe, I knew I had to try it. When I saw this it made me think of the 3 mountains in central Oregon called the three sisters. Plus, this pie has my favorite berries in it, so I knew it would be good.

Comments from the Test Kitchen: Kitchen Crew

We fell in love with the mix of berries in this recipe: strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Does it get any better?! Happy summer!

 

Directions

1
Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture is crumbly. Add the water 1 tsp at a time, tossing with a fork until the pastry holds together. Shape into two balls, one slightly larger than the other; flatten into disks. Gently toss the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, with mixture of cornstarch, and apple juice in a bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes. Gently mix in the sugar and cinnamon.
2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. On a lightly flour surface, roll the larger pastry disk into a 12 inch circle. Fit it into a 9 inch pie pan leaving a 1 inch overhang. Spoon in the filling and dot with the butter. Roll the remaining disk into a 11 inch circle. Cut into 1/2 inch strips. Twist each strip. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern on top of the filling. Trim the ends and flute the edge. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and bake 55 more minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
3
Serve warm with ice cream of course!
Comments

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MsAWilliams
Angela Williams MsAWilliams
May 13, 2011
When I read Three Sisters I thought of the Nora Roberts trilogy Three Sisters Island...which I am currently reading.
riley123
Melissa Snow riley123
May 13, 2011
Oh, is it a good book? I love to read.
MsAWilliams
Angela Williams MsAWilliams
May 14, 2011
I am enjoying them...of course I haven't found a Nora Roberts book yet that i haven't enjoyed. Though most of her books include mystical (or occult as other like to refer to it) type people. Three sisters involves witches who are decedents of three sisters who were also witches. So if you don't enjoy those types of elements in a story then you might not like it but I enjoy witches, vampires, etc.
riley123
Melissa Snow riley123
May 14, 2011
The books sound interesting. I'm going over to Borders later (unfortunately there is no Barnes and Noble where I live) and I will see if I can find them. If not, I'll go to Amazon.com. Thanks!
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I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!
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Jean Glasgow foodshooter
Jul 28, 2011
I'm thinking that if it is named after mountains in Oregon, it really needs to have Marion berries in it!
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Julie Gelbman jg1551
Jul 28, 2011
I too grew up in Oregon and remember the mountains called the 3 sisters-this pie is a great homage to them.
riley123
Melissa Snow riley123
Jul 28, 2011
@Jean-Marion berries would be a great addition to this. I didn't even think of that.

@Julie-Thanks. What part of Oregon did you grow up in?
LadyScorp
Gayle Kennedy LadyScorp
Jul 28, 2011
I would think you could change up the berries in many ways. It sounds wonderful the way it is but it would be fun to try different combinations of berries, too. I've printed this off and intend to give it a try before the end of summer~ which is saying a lot since I'm not a pie maker! :) I too am from Oregon so this pie is especially intriguing. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!!
riley123
Melissa Snow riley123
Jul 28, 2011
Hi Gayle. Thank you and I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what type of berries you decide to use if you do make it. :)
LadyScorp
Gayle Kennedy LadyScorp
Jul 28, 2011
Melissa, I sure will and I'll definitely use the berries you suggest for my first time, but after that I might try some different ones. But I love the combo you have here

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