"Frozen berries are the key to making this this fabulous wild Maine blueberry pie recipe from Two Fats Cats Bakery in Portland, Maine. Freezing sets the berries’ pigment, which makes a prettier filling, and the cold fruit keeps the fat in the crust from melting before it hits the oven...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
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¾ teaspoon table salt
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
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5 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
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6–8 tablespoons ice water
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2 tablespoons milk, for brushing
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4 ½ cups wild Maine blueberries, frozen (do not thaw)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons tapioca starch
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2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg