Classic Raspberry Pie Food

RASPBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, gently toss together the raspberries, sugar, flour, lemon juice and nutmeg. Set aside.
• Roll out half of the pastry and fit it inside a 9 inch pie plate, trimming off the excess pastry.
• Place the raspberry mixture inside the pie crust.
• Lightly wet the edge of the crust with a bit of water.
• Roll out the other half of the pastry and set it over top of the berries, or cut it into one inch strips and weave the strips into a lattice top over the berries.
• Crimp the edges to seal them. If you are using a full crust, cut slits in the top to vent the pie.
• Whisk together the egg and water and brush it lightly over top of the pastry.
• Sprinkle with a bit of extra sugar.
• Place the pie on a baking sheet in case it bubbles over.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then REDUCE THE HEAT to 375 degrees F and continue baking for another 35-40 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned and the filling is bubbling.
• If the pastry is getting too brown and the filling isn't bubbling yet, tent some foil over top to prevent more browning.
• Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing so that the filling will firm up.

SUMMER FRESH RASPBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Heat 1 cup raspberries and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until raspberries soften, about 5 minutes. Strain raspberries into a bowl through a fine mesh sieve; discard seeds. Return mashed berries to the saucepan.
• Stir cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water in a bowl until dissolved and stir into mashed berries; add sugar.
• Heat raspberry mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Allow raspberry sauce to cool to room temperature.
• Line the prepared pie crust with remaining 3 cups raspberries. Pour raspberry sauce over berries and chill until set. Serve garnished with whipped cream and lemon zest.

FAVORITE FRESH RASPBERRY PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, water and vinegar; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. , Meanwhile, in another large bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca, cornstarch and raspberries; let stand for 15 minutes. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger ball of dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer dough to pie plate; trim even with edge. Add raspberry filling; dot with butter., Roll out remaining dough to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sugar. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream.

RASPBERRY PIE III

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Mix together the raspberries, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt until raspberries are well-covered.
• Pour into 9 or 10-inch pastry shell. Dot with butter; add top crust and crimp edge.
• Make slits in the top crust and brush with cream. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to set the crust. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, about 25 minutes more. Allow pie to cool completely before serving.