Blackberry Pie III

Blackberries are plentiful where I am, and they taste great. Here is a recipe for such a pie. The pioneers thought that blackberries were a weed. Gradually it came into cookbooks for medicinal purposes - blackberry syrup for cholera and summer complaint. This nuisance became very popular, and the berry is unique and very tasty.

• Calories: 379 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 4 cups fresh blackberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Line a 9 inch pie pan with half the pastry. Save remaining pastry for top crust. Chill both while preparing the blackberries.

Step 3

Combine berries, flour, sugar, and lemon juice. Spoon into pie shell, and dot with butter or margarine. Cover with top crust, and slash in several places.

Step 4

Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes, or until browned.