Any Berry Summer Pie

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Summer brings an abundance of berries that scream out to be turned into pie. But unless you're looking to quash your lazy day mojo, you need a pie recipe that gets you out of the kitchen fast!! Hence, this all-purpose berry pie that comes together in about 10 minutes. Then it can bake and cool while you chill by the pool. This recipe (which calls for a refrigerated or frozen crust) works with any berry variety, including blends. Also try adding chopped apples, pears, apricots and peaches. The crumb topping is so much easier (and tastier) than a traditional crust topping. It bakes up slightly crunchy and sweet, the perfect contrast to soft, tart berries."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pinch salt
• 5 cups berries (fresh or frozen)
• 9 inch. pie crusts (thawed slightly if frozen)

• INGREDIENTS FOR CRUMB TOPPING

• 1⁄2 cup rolled oats
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon . cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 cup butter, cut into small pieces

directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.

2. FILLING:

3. In a large bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add berries and toss gently until well mixed. Pour filling into prepared crust. Set aside.

4. CRUMB TOPPING:

5. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and butter.
6. Using your fingers, a pastry blender or a fork, mash and rub butter into dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Top berries with crumb mixture, patting it on as necessary, to make it stay put.
8. Place pie on a rimmed baking sheet (to catch drips) and bake for 45 -50 minutes or until crumb topping is golden brown and the berries are bubbling. For clean slices, let pie cool before slicing, or serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.