First Blueberry Pie of the Season
10 years ago
Had to bake a pie quickly before Moe and Matt eat another 5 lb box of blueberries.
Baked this morning. Will serve with fresh whipped cream for dessert tonight.
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Comments (8)Fruitnut, Yes overhead sprinklers for frost protection. As you said our normal bloom time is March. He grows a lot of different varieties but the plants we were eating fruit from were Emeralds and springhigh but I would say 70% of his different varieties are in bloom. His plants had already lost their leaves while mine still have leaves. The difference is with 12 acres he has more of a fungal load which you know reduces the longevity of the leaves. I have 2 bunches of bananas that are not even close to being ripe so I am hoping it stays warm:)...See MoreRecipe For Blueberry Cobbler Using Pie Crust Anyone?
Comments (6)I searched for years for my perfect piecrust recipe - then one day I found it. Here it is: These quantities make enough pastry for 3 double-crust pies or 3 1/2 dozen tart shells - muffin size. 5 cups flour 1 teasp salt 2 teasp baking powder 1 lb (454 grams) Tenderflake lard 2 teasp white vinegar 1 egg - slightly beaten. Add water to vinegar and egg to make 1 cup 1) Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in lard until crumbly (using two knives.) 2) Add liquid and mix gently with hands. (I use a fork to help me here.) Roll into a ball. 3) Roll out amount needed on a floured board. Refrigerate or freeze remainder. Source: 'I've GOT To Have That Recipe' Doubleday Canada - Victoria, B.C. 1986 My tip: After step two I often put it in the fridge for an hour to make it firmer and easier to roll out. *************************************** When I use it for apple pies....here's the fruit mixture: 3/4 cup sugar (or a little less if you wish) 1/2 teasp salt 1 teasp cinnamon 1/2 teasp nutmeg 1 1/2 TBS flour 2 TBS butter 4 1/2 - 5 large apples *(I prefer Granny Smith)- peeled and sliced. Nathan's pastry - enough for double crust pie 1 TBS milk and 1 teasp sugar for top of crust * Check quantity of apples by slicing them first into empty pieplate before lining with pastry to see if you have enough. Then remove and wipe plate clean again. 1) Preheat oven to 425 F (218 C) 2) Peel and slice apples into a mixing bowl. In another small bowl combine the dry ingredients and pour them over apples. Toss well to coat all over. 3) Line pieplate with pastry and pile coated apple slices into pieplate. Dot apples with pieces of butter. 4) Roll out top crust and put on pie, flute edges, brush crust with the milk and sprinkle with sugar. 5) Bake 10 minutes at 425F (218C) then lower heat to 350F (177C) for 35 - 40 minutes or until crust is golden. SharonCb...See MoreMy First Rhubarb Pie of the Season
Comments (5)Thanks Mom. I gave half it away to our neighbour so Moe and I wouldn't be tempted to eat it all. Jasdip, I just did an update on WFD. Didn't realize it had been that long since I posted. I don't think I have ever taken a sabbatical from cooking. Thanks Sleevendog. I'm looking forward to pictures. ~Ann...See MoreLocal Blueberries
Comments (17)Thank you all. It really was good. I took it next door and shared it with our neighbours. They are from a local blueberry farm so they are not wild. Lots of flavour though. Not sure how the price compares to Ontario or elsewhere, but these were on special for the last two days for $9.99 for a five pound box. $2.00 a pound is about the lowest price I've seen them for. I bought another box today. Ann...See More
10 years agoThank you. The pie was good. This year the blueberries are full of flavour. Not sure why , but last years crop wasn't nearly as good.
Served with whipped cream.
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