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Blackberry Walnut And Apple Shortcake

Posted per request for recipes using blackberries. Recipe source: bon appetit (june 1983)

Steps

Combine apples and juice in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Cover and simmer 6-10 minutes or until apples are tender.
Drain , reserving juice and apples.
Measure 2 cups apple slices and set aside.
Additional juice and apples can be used for another purpose.
Combine berries , water and preserves in medium saucepan.
Combine sugar and arrowroot powder in a small bowl and then stir into berry mixture.
Cook over medium heat nd simmer until thickened.
Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375-degrees f.
Sift together flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
In a large bowl cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla.
Stir in sifted dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
Divide dough into two parts , with one part being slightly larger than the other.
On a board on top of wax paper , roll the larger piece of dough out into a 12-inch circle.
Put pastry into a 9-inch pie pan.
Add reserved apples.
Top with walnut halves.
Pour ber.

Ingredients

apples, unsweetened apple juice, blackberries, water, blackberry preserves, sugar, arrowroot, flour, baking powder, butter, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, walnut halves, whipped cream