Three Berry Kuchen Recipes

BLUEBERRY KUCHEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add the milk, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes or until well blended. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with blueberries. In a bowl, combine sugar and flour; add butter. Toss with a fork until crumbly; sprinkle over blueberries. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.

THREE BERRY KUCHEN

Steps:

• Combine 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.
• In large bowl, whisk together applesauce, egg whites, yogurt, white sugar, and lemon peel.
• Stir mixtures together and spread into sprayed 10-inch cake pan; sprinkle berries over batter.
• Combine remaining flour and brown sugar in small bowl; cut butter in with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, and sprinkle over berries.
• Bake 50 to 55 minutes at 350 degrees, or until lightly browned; cool on wire rack.

THREE BERRY PIE

Steps:

• Combine the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture, then gently toss with a fork. Push moistened portion to the side of the bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, until all is moistened. Divide the dough in half. Form each half into a ball and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Transfer one piece of dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough from the center to the edges to form a 12-inch circle. Wrap the crust around the rolling pin. Unroll it onto a 9-inch pie plate. Ease the crust into the pie plate, being careful not to stretch it. Trim the bottom crust evenly with the rim of the pie plate, and return the pastry-lined pie plate to the refrigerator.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries; gently toss until berries are coated. Allow fruit mixture to stand for about 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
• Roll out the remaining pastry for the top crust. Stir the berry mixture and pour the filling into the pastry-lined pie plate. Place the top crust over the pie and trim the edges, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold the top crust under the bottom crust, pressing lightly to seal. Crimp the edges of the crust and cut vents in the top to allow steam to escape. To prevent over-browning, cover the edge of the pie with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven on the baking tray for 25 minutes. Remove the foil.
• Bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden. Cool on a wire rack.

BLUEBERRY KUCHEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, then cut in the butter until crumbly.
• Sprinkle with vinegar, stir until the dough forms.
• With floured fingers, press the mix into the bottom of a 9 inch cake pan.
• Spread 3 cups of blueberries over the pressed mix.
• In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sugar 2 tbsp flour, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this over blueberries.
• Bake at 400°F on lowest rack for 50-60 minutes.
• When cooled, sprinkle with remaining 2 cups of blueberries. Enjoy!

BLUEBERRY KUCHEN

Steps:

• Mix 1 c flour, salt and 2 T sugar.
• Cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Sprinkle with vinegar.
• Shape into dough and with lightly floured fingers press into springform 9" cake pan (about 1/4" on bottom, less thick and 1" high around the sides).
• Add 3 c blueberries.
• Mix remaining 2 T flour with remaining 2/3 c sugar and cinnamon.
• Sprinkle over blueberries.
• Bake on lowest rack at 400 deg for 50-60 mins or until crust is browed and filling bubbles.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining blueberries.
• Cool and remove rim of pan.

RICH FRUIT KUCHENS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, salt, oil, egg and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight., The next day, for custard, whisk the eggs, cream and sugar in a large bowl until combined; set aside. Divide dough into 4 portions. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Press each circle onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Arrange 2 to 2-1/2 cups of fruit in each crust. Pour 1 cup custard over fruit., For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 1/3 cup over each coffee cake. Cover edges of dough with foil. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and custard reaches 160°.