Bubbly Or Gather Pies Recipes

BUMBLEBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine the berries, sugar, cornstarch, arrowroot powder, salt, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently until well combined.
• Line a 9-inch pie plate with the bottom crust. Fill with the berry mixture. Dot the berries with the butter, then top with the second crust. Cut several slits in the top layer to allow steam to escape-alternatively, cut shapes out of the crust or do a lattice crust instead. Flute the edges of the crust together.
• Combine the egg and water in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to brush the mixture over the pie crust. Set the pie on a large baking sheet and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until the berry juices have released and are bubbly and the crust is light golden.
• Cool on a wire rack for 2 to 3 hours, then slice and serve.

FLAKY BUMBLEBERRY PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate., In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; pour into crust. Roll out the remaining dough; cut out decorative shapes with cookie cutters. Place over filling. Cover edge loosely with foil., Bake 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; remove foil. Bake 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

BUBBLY OR GATHER PIES

Steps:

• Crust: Cut the butter into chunks.
• Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
• Work the butter gently into the dry mixture with a fork until pieces the size of peas form.
• Sprinkle the water over and work it in.
• (Do not overwork the dough.) Form the dough into a ball.
• Filling: Gently toss berries with sweetening and klah bark in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle citrus juice over mixture.
• Spoon berries into crust and dot with butter.
• For twelve gather pies: 1 crust recipe, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 filling recipe.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 1/8 inch thickness.
• Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out 24 circles.
• Lay out 12 on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
• Divide filling among circles, spooning approximately 2-3 tablespoons into the center of each, leaving a 1/4 inch border.
• Brush the border with egg.
• Lay the second circle on top of each pie, and press edges together with a fork all teh way around.
• (Stretch the top crust gently to fit if necessary.) If desired, mix together 1/4 cup water with 1 1/2 tbsp sweetening; brush top of each pie with mixture for a sugary glaze.
• Witha knife, cut three or four short slits in the top of each pie.
• Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes, until crust is golden.
• Slide gently off cookie sheet with spatula.