Blackberry and Blueberry Pie

Photo: flickr user _neona_

Ingredients

2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

4 5 tablespoons cold water

3/4 cup white sugar

cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 cups blueberries

1 1/2 cups blackberries

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Preparation

Method:1. Cut shortening into 2 cups flour and salt until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle in water 1 tablespoon at a time until flour is moistened.

Gather into a ball, and roll out onto a lightly floured board. Make two rounds. Place one crust in a 9 inch pie dish.

2. Mix sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and cinnamon. Stir in berries to coat. Turn filling into pastry lined pan. Sprinkle with lemon juice, dot with butter.

Cover with top crust;cut slits in the top. Seal and flute.

3. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. Cover edges with foil to prevent burning, and remove foil for last 12 minutes of baking.

Makes 9 inch pie

This is a delicious berry pie that combines both blueberries and blackberries.