Glazed Fresh Berry Pie
This is an absolutely scrumptious pie, based on one originally published in the vancouver sun. with its fresh summer berries piled high in a baked pie shell and a glaze poured over top, it makes a nice change from traditional pies, where the fruit is cooked. it makes a wonderful summer dessert with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream on top. (i am from canada, but for you americans, it would make a wonderful 4th of july dessert (strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream) (smiles). the original recipe in the sun called for fresh raspberries (2 cups for the glaze and 6 cups for the filling), and it's wonderful with that too, but raspberry season is very short, and this strawberry/blueberry filling is wonderful too. i have yet to try it with blackberries, but might do that this summer too .... new note from jacquelyn: i have had some questions about the 18-inch pie crust called for .... This was not what i wrote! i wrote two 9-inch pie crusts (as the recipe makes two pies), and
Steps
First , bake the deep dish pie shells according to the instructions on the box , then let cool as you prepare the rest of the recipe.
To make glaze , crush 2 cups strawberries.
Add cold water to make 2 cups juice mixture.
Pour into small heavy saucepan and place over medium-high heat.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Strain and add cold water to make 2 cups.
In heavy saucepan , combine sugar , cornstarch and salt.
Gradually whisk in strawberry juice mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat , stirring constantly.
Cook for 1 minute or until mixture is thick , stirring constantly.
Cool glaze slightly.
Generously fill baked pie shells with the fresh strawberries and blueberries.
Divide the glaze in half , then pour over the fruit in each pie.
Put in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours or until glaze is chilled and set.
Just before serving , whip cream with some icing sugar and a splash of vanilla to sweeten.
Enjoy this fantastic summer dessert ! everyon.
Ingredients
fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, deep dish pie shells, fresh blueberries, whipping cream