As I mentioned in my last post, my honey brought home lots and lots of handpicked blackberries. The first pie that I made turned out really well, but I wanted to try something different for the second one. This recipe is similar to a fresh strawberry pie that I make occasionally, although not often enough!
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Ingredients:- 3/4 c sugar
- 3 T cornstarch
- 1 1/2 c water
- 1 pkg blackberry jello (not pictured)
- 3 c blackberries
- 1 single crust pie crust
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As in the previous post, I used my favorite pie crust recipe--refrigerated ready crust (!). Place crust in pie plate, and prick with fork--this keeps the crust from puffing up where it isn't suppose to.
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Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned. Not quite this brown.
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While the crust is cooling, mix together sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook on medium high heat until translucent to clear. Add jello, stir until dissolved. I couldn't find blackberry jello, so I used blackberry/raspberry fusion.
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Allow the cooked mixture to cool slightly but not set, stir in blackberries, then pour into baked pie crust.
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Refrigerate and allow to set for at least 30 minutes. As you can see, this one held together very well! Top with whipped topping and enjoy!
I didn't like this pie quite as well the first one--part of it may have been the jello--I'm not a big fan of raspberry flavored anything, so I thought the gel filling had a whang that wasn't to my personal liking. I also thought it was bit stiff or sticky--I should have remembered that when I make my strawberry pie, I don't use a whole box of strawberry jello as most recipes call for, I use only about 2 or 3 tablespoons. My husband thought it was a bit "seedier" than the other one, which is to be expected since the berries aren't actually cooked in this one.
Verdict: I would make this again if I could find blackberry or even blueberry jello, I just don't like the raspberry, even mixed with other flavors, and I would add only about 3 T of the jello powder, not the whole box.
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That looks like a yummy yummy summertime pie. I might give it a try.
ReplyDeleteYou are on an amazing role with all those blackberries. :)
ReplyDeleteI imagine that pie is so refreshing on a hot day. YUM!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've had fun with the blackberries. He must've brought home quite a few of them.
ReplyDeleteSorry the pie wasn't up to your expectations but your honesty is appreciated. I, too, have found that "jello" can overwhelm the other ingredients in a dessert. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteI use the same recipe for pie crust that you use! lol
ReplyDeleteI love blackberries so much, I would just fill that pretty crust with the berries and be done with it!
My daughter just made 4 pie crusts for the freezer today. Now I just need to find some blackberries - this looks incredibly YUM!
ReplyDeleteI love blackberries!! They used to grow wild by our home when I was a little girl, and we would pick buckets full. Wish I had that same access now! Will have to try your recipe soon -
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pie!!! looks and sounds utterly delish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful summertime recipe!
ReplyDeleteI made a recipe similar to this and only put in 3 1/2 tsp. of the jello because with the cornstarch a box of jello is too much. I used 4 cups of blackberries and only 1 cup of water.
ReplyDeleteI'll try those proportions next time--thanks for the hint!
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