Crimson Pie

Serves: 6

Ewell Douglas

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

43

Sweetness

56

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

340 g

Cranberry

3 tbsps

Cornstarch

Directions:

1

Coarsely grind orange in processor

2

Transfer to medium saucepan

3

Add blueberries, cranberries, sugar, and cornstarch

4

Stirring constantly, boil mixture over medium high heat until thick, about 3 minutes

5

Cool completely

6

Position the rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees F

7

Place rolled piecrust dough in a 9-inch pie plate; press into place

8

Trim edges to leave 1/4-inch overhang; reserve trimmings

9

Spoon the berry filling into crust, mounding in center

10

Dot filling with butter

11

Roll the second pie crust out on lightly floured surface

12

Transfer to top of pie; trim edges and pinch edges together to make a seal

13

Crimp edges for decorative border

14

Make several slashes in top crust to allow steam to escape

15

Brush crust with milk

16

Gather the reserved crust trimmings and roll out 1/8-inch thick round

17

Using knife cut out 6 or 7 small leaf shapes

18

Place leaves decoratively atop pie

19

Press gently

20

Brush leaves with milk

21

Sprinkle pie with sugar

22

Place on rimmed cookie sheet and bake until crust is golden brown, about 50 minutes

23

Cool on rack for 1 hour

24

Serve