Blackberry Pie

Probably my favorite fruit is the blackberry.  But let's face it...they cost way too much money to buy them every time I go to the grocery store.  On Monday I decided to make a blackberry pie and it came out delicious!  I still think raspberry is my favorite but I would highly recommend making this pie if you are a berry fan!

Here's the recipe that I used:

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/blackberry-pie-i/Detail.aspx

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar

Directions

1. Combine 3 1/2 cups berries with the sugar and flour. Spoon the mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup berries on top of the sweetened berries, and cover with the top crust. Seal and crimp the edges. Brush the top crust with milk, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
2. Bake at 425 degree F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.

The one thing that makes this pie unique is the sugar that's added to the top crust.  Ben noticed (and liked!) the difference.  And don't forget that in order for it to taste yummy you need to actually make the crust from scratch.