Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 unit

Refrigerated pie crust

set out at room temperature

5 cup

Blackberries

0.75 cup

Sugar

0.33 cup

All purpose flour

0.13 tsp

Salt

2 tsp

Lemon peel

finely shredded

1 tbsp

Sugar

for sprinkling

3 tbsp

Milk

for brushing

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (325 degrees for convection).

Step 2
~5 min

Line the pie dish with one pie crust, trimming excess.

Step 3
~5 min

In a bowl, combine sugar, salt, and flour.

Step 4
~5 min

In a separate, large bowl, combine blackberries and lemon peel.

Step 5
~5 min

Gently toss the dry ingredients with the berries and lemon peel until evenly coated.

Step 6
~5 min

Pour the berry mixture into the prepared pie crust.

Step 7
~5 min

Top with the second pie crust.

Step 8
~5 min

Fold the top crust under the bottom crust and crimp the edges to seal.

Step 9
~5 min

Cut 8 venting slits in the top crust.

Step 10
~5 min

Brush the top crust with milk.

Step 11
~5 min

Sprinkle sugar over the top crust.

Step 12
~5 min

Wrap the edges of the pie crust with foil to prevent burning.

Step 13
~5 min

Place foil on the bottom rack of the oven to catch any spills.

Step 14
~5 min

Bake for 25 minutes.

Step 15
~5 min

Remove the foil from the crust edges.

Step 16
~5 min

Bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

Step 17
~5 min

Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pie crust can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (baking fruit)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Warm with vanilla ice cream

Room temperature with whipped cream

As a dessert for a summer BBQ

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Sharp cheddar cheese (a traditional pairing)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A classic American dessert, often associated with summer and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Summer picnics
Fourth of July

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Summer
Picnic
BBQ

Popularity Score

70/100