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Fresh Raspberry Pie

Fresh Raspberry Pie
"This pretty raspberry pie was practically a staple at our house during the late summer. Our family had raspberry bushes, so the pie was always made with fresh-picked berries." —Emily Dennis Hancock, Michigan
6-8 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • FILLING:
  • 1-1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 5 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 tablespoon 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening
  • until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, water and
  • vinegar; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Divide dough
  • in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other; wrap
  • each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to
  • handle.
  • Meanwhile, in another large bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Fresh Raspberry Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • cornstarch and raspberries; let stand for 15 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger ball of dough to fit a
  • 9-in. pie plate. Transfer dough to pie plate; trim even with edge.
  • Add raspberry filling; dot with butter.
  • Roll out remaining dough to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim,
  • seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Brush with milk; sprinkle
  • with sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and
  • filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 498 calories, 21 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 168 mg sodium, 74 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013