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Big Berry Pie

The berries are normal-sized; the pie is large.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1-3/4 cup cold shortening
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• FILLING:
• 8 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Half-and half cream

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a bowl, combine water, egg and vinegar; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Form into a roll.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. On a floured surface, roll two-thirds of the dough into a 18-in. x 14-in. rectangle.
5. Carefully place onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
6. Combine berries, sugar and flour; pour into crust.
7. Use the remaining dough to make lattice strips; place over the filling.
8. Brush pastry with cream.
9. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
10. Reduce heat to 350° and bake about 1 hour longer or until bubbly.
11. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Reference

• https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/berry-big-pie