Raspberry Pie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening (or margarine)
  • 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

1. 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.

2. Meanwhile, in another large bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca, cornstarch and raspberries; let stand for 15 minutes.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger ball of dough to fit a medium pie plate. Transfer dough to pie plate; trim even with edge. Add raspberry filling; dot with butter.

4. 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.

5. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Yields 6-8 servings.




This recipe uses Tasmanian raspberries.