Black Bottom Blackberry Pie Food

BLACKBERRY PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the lard and butter pieces using a pastry cutter, until you have small pea size pieces. Incorporate a little water at a time, until your pie crust comes together. Do not overwork the dough or the pie crust will be tough.
• Place the pie crust into a large zip-style bag and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• In a large bowl combine blackberries, sugar, instant tapioca, lemon juice, and ground nutmeg. Set aside. (adjust the sugar based on how sweet or tart the berries are)
• On a lightly floured surface roll out the bottom pie crust. Place into a 9-inch glass pie plate or 10-inch cast iron skillet. Spoon the berry mixture into the pie shell.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the bottom pie crust and place on top of the berries. Slice air a few vents in the top of the crust. Or roll out the top crust and slice long pieces with a small pastry cutter or pizza cutter. Place pieces one way, then weave crust pieces the opposite direction. Continue until the pie is covered with pie crust. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
• Place the pie on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. This will help contain the mess.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for about 1 hour. Once it is browned nicely, cover with a piece of aluminum foil with an air vent cut out of the top. This will keep the pie from becoming too brown while continuing to cook and still let air vent. Bake until the pie filling is bubbling. About 1 hour 10 minutes total.
• Remove the pie from the oven. Let cool completely before slicing.

BLACKBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make the pie crust: Place the all purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, granulated sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. (Alternatively, the pie dough can be mixed by hand in a bowl using a pastry cutter, or in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Pulse a few times to combine.
• Add the cold butter and pulse 10-12 times, until the butter pieces are the size of small peas.
• Add 5 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse until the dough comes together into a rough ball. If needed, add more water, a teaspoon at a time, to help the dough come together.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and cut it in half. Form each half into a round disk. Refrigerate one disk.
• Use a rolling pin to roll the second dough disk out into a circle that is 12 inches in diameter. Turn the dough a quarter turn with each roll as you roll it out. Place dough circle into a 9x2-inch pie dish. (Gently wrap dough around the rolling pin to transfer it.) Gently smooth the dough out into the pie dish. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the pie filling.
• Make the blackberry pie filling: If using fresh blackberries, wash the blackberries and lay them out on a clean towel; gently pat dry. If using frozen blackberries, thaw the berries and drain them of any excess liquid.
• Place blackberries in a large bowl. Add the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest and vanilla and stir until well combined. Transfer to the pie dish with the rolled out pie crust. Set aside.
• Roll out the top pie crust: Place the second dough disk onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch diameter circle. Use a sharp knife, pizza cutter or pastry wheel to cut the dough circle into ½-inch strips. Using every other strip from the circle, arrange half of the dough strips going one direction across the top of the pie, leaving a little bit of space in between each strip. Weave the other half of the dough strips through the first set, over and under, pulling back the first set of strips as needed to weave.
• Trim off excess dough around the edge of the pie. Fold the edge over, towards the inside, and crimp with your fingers or a fork. (If you do not wish to make a lattice-top pie, you can simply put the full second pie crust on top of the pie and then cut slits in the top for steam vents. Or cut the second pie crust into desired shapes using a cookie cutter and arrange the shapes on top of the pie filling.)
• In a small bowl, beat the egg and the 1 tablespoon milk or water. Lightly brush the top pie crust with the egg mixture. (You won't use all of the egg mixture.)
• Bake pie for 50-60 minutes, until filling is bubbly and crust is light golden brown. Begin checking on the pie at 30 minutes and cover crust edges with pieces of foil as needed to prevent over-browning (you may use pie crust shields in place of the foil).
• Let pie cool for at least 2 hours at room temperature before slicing and serving. Store leftover pie in the refrigerator, wrapped well, for up to 5 days.

BLACK BOTTOM BLACKBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Thaw crust according to package directions. Unroll and press evenly into 9-inch plate. Fold over edges and shape as desired. Prick crust all over with fork tines. Bake 11 to 13 minutes until golden brown and baked through. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 20 minutes.
• In small saucepan over low heat, stir chocolate chips and milk until chocolate is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Use offset spatula to spread chocolate mixture evenly into bottom of cooled pie crust. Refrigerate 1 hour to set.
• In large bowl using electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over chocolate filling. Cover and refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.
• In small saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, sea salt and water to boil, crushing berries with back of wooden spoon to release juices. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is thickened. Transfer to large bowl; cool 5 minutes. Stir in remaining blackberries. Cool 15 minutes, then spoon evenly over pie. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set slightly before serving.

BLACKBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Toss together the berries, granulated sugar, vanilla and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, unroll one pie crust and press it into a 9-inch pie plate. Roll out the other crust on a floured cutting board. Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut the entire crust into rounds, rerolling until all the dough is used (about 28 rounds).
• Sprinkle the cornstarch over the berry mixture and toss to combine. Pour the berry mixture into the crust and spread into an even layer. Dot the top with the butter pieces. Brush the border of the dough lightly with the egg wash. Place the rounds around the border of the pie plate, overlapping them slightly and using the egg wash as an adhesive when necessary. There will be empty space in the center. Crimp the edge of the pie. Brush the entire crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
• Put the pie plate on a baking sheet and bake until the center is set and the crust is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Put on a wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.

BLACKBERRY BLACK BOTTOM PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Thaw crust according to package directions. Unroll and press evenly into 9-inch plate. Fold over edges and shape as desired. Prick crust all over with fork tines. Bake 11 to 13 minutes until golden brown and baked through. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 20 minutes.
• In small saucepan over low heat, stir chocolate chips and milk until chocolate is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Use offset spatula to spread chocolate mixture evenly into bottom of cooled pie crust. Refrigerate 1 hour to set.
• In large bowl using electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over chocolate filling. Cover and refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.
• In small saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, sea salt and water to boil, crushing berries with back of wooden spoon to release juices. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is thickened. Transfer to large bowl; cool 5 minutes. Stir in remaining blackberries. Cool 15 minutes, then spoon evenly over pie. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set slightly before serving.

BLACK BOTTOM PIE

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup sugar, and cornstarch.
• Slowly add milk to egg yolks, start with just 1 tbsp at a time till you have added about 1/3 cup. This tempers the eggs and prevents them from scrambling. Now add in all the milk.
• Stir in sugar mixture, cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon.
• Add vanilla.
• Remove 1 cup of custard and stir into it the chocolate chips until they are melted.
• Pour into crust and chill.
• Meanwhile soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.
• Add to remaining hot custard, and stir until completely dissolved.
• Add rum.
• Chill until slightly thickened.
• Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Fold into gelatin custard mixture.
• Chill if necessary until mixture mounds.
• Pile over chocolate layer.
• Chill till set (about 4 hours).
• Topping:.
• Beat 2 cups of whipping cream till soft peaks form.
• Add sugar and vanilla.
• Continue beating until mixed well.
• Pile on chilled pie.
• Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg over the whipped cream.

BRAMLEY & BLACKBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Put the butter and flour in a food processor with 1/4 tsp salt and blend until the mixture resembles damp breadcrumbs. Or do this by rubbing the butter and flour together in a big bowl with your fingertips. Add the sugar and briefly whizz again or stir to combine.
• Whisk the egg yolk with 2 tbsp cold water, and drizzle over the flour mixture. Use the pulse button to blend the mixture once more, keep going until it starts to form larger clumps. If the mixture seems too dry, add a little more water a tsp or 2 at a time, but no more than 3 tsp in total.
• Tip out onto a work surface and briefly knead the dough to bring it together into a smooth ball. Avoid overworking or it will become tough. Flatten the dough into a puck shape and wrap well in cling film. Chill for at least 30 mins, or for up to 2 days, or freeze for 2 months.
• Next, make the filling. Put the apples and half the sugar in a large bowl, then stir together until the apples are well coated. Set aside for 30 mins to macerate.
• Remove the pastry dough from the fridge and divide into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other. Re-wrap the smaller piece of dough and set aside. Divide the larger piece of dough into the number of pies you'd like to make, or leave whole for a large one. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to the thickness of a 50p piece, or until large enough to line the base of your pie plate or tin, with a little pastry overhanging. Roll the dough over your rolling pin, lift onto your plate or tins, then press it well into the corners. Scatter the polenta or almonds over the base.
• Drain any juice from the apples, then toss through the remaining sugar, cornflour and cinnamon. Layer the apples and blackberries in the lined dish, creating a dome effect in the centre. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and place a baking sheet on the middle shelf.
• Now choose how you'd like to decorate the top of the pie (see tips below). Once covered, whisk the reserved egg white and brush over the pastry. Scatter with extra sugar, then put the pie on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 mins for mini pies, 35-40 mins for medium pies, or 45 mins for a large pie, until the pastry is golden and crisp and the juices are bubbling. Cool for 10 mins before serving with cream or ice cream.

BLACKBERRY PIE

Steps:

• First, make the pastry. Tip both flours and the sugar into a bowl with a large pinch of salt. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles crumble topping, then rub in the soft cheese until the pastry comes together. (If it's still crumbly, add 1 tbsp iced water and it should come together.) Tip onto a surface and knead for 30 seconds, then cut off about a third of the pastry. Mould both pieces into flat rounds. Wrap and chill for at least 1 hr. Will keep chilled for up to two days.
• Wash and drain the blackberries, being careful not to break them up, then tip into a bowl with the sugar. (If they are wild blackberries, they will need slightly more sugar.) Toss together and set aside while you roll out the pastry.
• Butter a 23cm pie dish and, on a lightly floured surface, roll the larger piece of pastry out into a round that fits the base of the dish with some overhanging. Push the pastry down in and around the dish to line it. Sprinkle the cornflour over the blackberries and gently mix together. Tip the blackberries and all their sugary juices into the pastry case and dot with the butter. Beat together the egg and milk to make a glaze, then brush the edge of the pie with some of it.
• For an easy pie, simply roll out the rest of the pastry, drape it over the top, then trim and fork or crimp the edges together. For a lattice finish, roll the remaining pastry into a square, roughly 30 x 30cm. Cut out 10 strips of roughly the same width. Lay five of the strips vertically over the pie, then weave with the remaining five horizontally, to create an even lattice over the fruit. Or, if you prefer, you can cut each strip into three thinner strips to weave a more delicate lattice. Pinch the edges, then trim the excess and crimp. Can be assembled and chilled four hours before baking, or baked straightaway.
• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 with a baking tray inside. Brush the top of the pie with more egg glaze and bake for 20 mins, then brush with the glaze again, scatter generously with extra sugar and bake for another 20-25 mins until the pastry is a deep golden colour and the juices are bubbling. Leave the pie to cool for at least 30 mins, then serve as is, or with ice cream.