National Pi Day

Warning:  This is in no way a Paleo recipe...  ;)


What do you do when it's cloudy and drizzly outside and National Pi Day?  Make pie of course!  We happened to have some frozen berries and one apple in the fridge, so I was inspired.  I looked online and found this recipe...

Simple Blueberry Apple Pie
www.foodnetwork.com

Crust:
1 1/4 cups flour, plus extra for dusting
Pinch of salt
1 stick of butter, cut into small cubes and frozen
1/4 cup ice water

Filling:
16 ounces fresh blueberries (I used frozen mixed berries)
2 Golden Delicious apple, cored, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice (I used one Figi apple)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch (I was out, so I used flour and it worked fine)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp butter, cut into small cubes
1 egg
2 tbsp turbinado sugar
9 inch pie pan

**I also added some ground ginger to the filling

Directions
preheat oven to 400 degrees F

For the crust: In a food processor, add the flour and a nice pinch of salt.  Pulse very lightly just to blend.  Add the butter evenly around the flour and quickly pulse until the flour resembles small crumbles.  Slowly pour the water through the spout until the dough begins to come together.  Remove and quickly form into a disc.  Tightly cover with plastic wrap.  Refrigerate for 20 mins.
Meanwhile, for the filling: In a large bowl, add the berries, apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.  Stir to combine and set aside.

Remove the dough from the fridge and place on a lightly floured surface.  Gently roll the disc into a circle big enough to fit into the pie pan and leave a 3 inch overhang.  The dough should be about 1/8 inch thick.  Using a pizza cutter, trim the edges of the dough.  Place the dough into the pie pan and press gently against the bottom and sides to fit the dough into the pan.  Pour in the fruit filling, and then scatter the butter evenly around the top of the pie.  Fold the extra dough that's hanging off the edge over the top to create the top of the pie crust.  Leave a hole in the center for ventilation.

Whisk the egg with 1 tsp of water and brush top with egg wash then sprinkle with the sugar.

Place in oven and back until crust is golden brown, about 35 minutes.  Let the pie rest at least an hour before serving to let the filling set.

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I admit, I am not the best "food photographer" but I did my best...



I have to say, this is one of the best pies I have ever had.  I know that sounds like I'm really bragging, but I think what makes it so good is the spices (especially the ginger) and the turbinado sugar sprinkled on the top.  It was so easy too!

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