Peach and Berry Lattice Pie
- 4 each peaches
- 1 large oranges
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca, quick-cooking or 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 each eggs
- 2 cups berries
- 1/2 cup sugar granulated
- 1 x pastry for 9-inch double crust pie
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Peel peaches, if you wish.
- Slice into 1/2-inch wedges.
- Then cut each wedge into 3 pieces.
- They should measure about 3 cups.
- Place in a large bowl.
- If using large strawberries, slice into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
- Halve small strawberries.
- Place in a measuring cup.
- Add other berries to make 2 cups.
- Add berries to peaches.
- Finely grate 1 teaspoon orange peel.
- Place in a small bowl with 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice.
- If using tapioca, for 20 minutes to soften.
- Then add sugar and nutmeg and mix well to break up tapioca.
- Pour over fruit and toss until well distributed.
- If using cornstarch, stir with orange peel, sugar and nutmeg.
- Then add to fruit along with 1/4 cup orange juice.
- Toss well and set aside.
- Meanwhile, roll out half the pastry and fit in a 9 inch pie plate.
- Trim edges to 1 inch beyond rim of plate.
- Do not prick bottom.
- To prepare lattice crust, roll remaining dough into a 10-inch circle, approximately 18 inch thick.
- Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips.
- Turn filling into prepared crust.
- Place half the strips over filling about 1 inch apart.
- Repeat with remaining strips, placing them in opposite direction to form a diamond pattern.
- Tirm strips so they are even with edge of pie.
- Then bring over-hanging bottom crust up and over lattice strips.
- Gently press together to seal edges then flute.
- Beat egg in a small bowl with 2 teaspoons water.
- Brush pastry with egg mixture.
- Bake on bottom rack of preheated 425 degrees F oven for 10 minutes.
- Then reduce heat to 350F (180C) F and continue baking for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden.
peaches, oranges, tapioca, nutmeg, eggs, berries, sugar, pastry
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/peach-berry-lattice-pie-27739 (may not work)