Kittencals Blueberry Pie Option For Freezing Recipes

PERFECT BLUEBERRY PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup berries with 3/4 cup sugar in pan.
• Simmer on low heat until sugar is melted and mixture is very liquid; about 5 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and water in bowl.
• Add to pan with blueberries.
• Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to full boil and is clear and thick.
• Pour hot mixture into large bowl.Cool until warm.
• Fold in remaining 3 cups of blueberries, lemon rind, cinnamon,nutmeg and butter.
• Let cool before adding to pie crust.
• Add top crust and brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar.
• Preheat oven to 400°F but reduce heat to 375°F when you put pie in oven. Bake about 40 minutes. Check pie halfway through baking; cover edges with a strip of foil if edges are getting too brown.
• This technique works for any delicate fruit such as raspberries or strawberries.

KITTENCAL'S TURKEY OR CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Fit one pastry into the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch deep-dish pie plate; set aside.
• In a large skillet heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic, celery, thyme and cayenne (if using) cook for about 4 minutes.
• Add in flour and bouillon powder; stir with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly add in the chicken broth and heavy cream; heat stirring with a wooden spoon until bubbly and thickened.
• Add in cooked turkey and frozen vegetables; simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Mix in cooked cubed potatoes, then season with black pepper and a little salt to taste (you may omit the salt if desired).
• Pour the mixture into the pie shell.
• Roll one pastry over top, seal and and flute the edges as desired.
• Using a small sharp knife make 3 slits into the top of the crust.
• Place the pie onto a baking sheet.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degres F and continue baking for 30 minutes or until the pie bubbles slightly out of the top slits and the crust is golden brown.