Follow these steps for perfect results
Refrigerated pie crust
set out at room temperature
Blackberries
Sugar
All purpose flour
Salt
Lemon peel
finely shredded
Sugar
for sprinkling
Milk
for brushing
Preheat oven to 375 degrees (325 degrees for convection).
Line the pie dish with one pie crust, trimming excess.
In a bowl, combine sugar, salt, and flour.
In a separate, large bowl, combine blackberries and lemon peel.
Gently toss the dry ingredients with the berries and lemon peel until evenly coated.
Pour the berry mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Top with the second pie crust.
Fold the top crust under the bottom crust and crimp the edges to seal.
Cut 8 venting slits in the top crust.
Brush the top crust with milk.
Sprinkle sugar over the top crust.
Wrap the edges of the pie crust with foil to prevent burning.
Place foil on the bottom rack of the oven to catch any spills.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil from the crust edges.
Bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Expert advice for the best results
For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of butter to the berry filling.
If the crust is browning too quickly, tent the pie with foil.
Let the pie cool completely before slicing to prevent a runny filling.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Pie crust can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Warm with vanilla ice cream
Room temperature with whipped cream
As a dessert for a summer BBQ
Its sweetness complements the pie's fruitiness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A classic American dessert, often associated with summer and family gatherings.
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