Crimson Pie
- 1/2 small orange (unpeeled), cut into pieces, seeded
- 4 cups frozen blueberries (about 1 1/2 pounds), thawed
- 12 ounces cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, additional sugar for sprinkling
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pie crust dough, enough for a 9-inch double crust pie
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Milk (do not use nonfat)
- Coarsely grind orange in processor.
- Transfer to medium saucepan.
- Add blueberries, cranberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Stirring constantly, boil mixture over medium high heat until thick, about 3 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Position the rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Place rolled piecrust dough in a 9-inch pie plate; press into place.
- Trim edges to leave 1/4-inch overhang; reserve trimmings.
- Spoon the berry filling into crust, mounding in center.
- Dot filling with butter.
- Roll the second pie crust out on lightly floured surface.
- Transfer to top of pie; trim edges and pinch edges together to make a seal.
- Crimp edges for decorative border.
- Make several slashes in top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush crust with milk.
- Gather the reserved crust trimmings and roll out 1/8-inch thick round.
- Using knife cut out 6 or 7 small leaf shapes.
- Place leaves decoratively atop pie.
- Press gently.
- Brush leaves with milk.
- Sprinkle pie with sugar.
- Place on rimmed cookie sheet and bake until crust is golden brown, about 50 minutes.
- Cool on rack for 1 hour.
- Serve.
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- The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot guarantee the results.
orange, frozen blueberries, cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, pie crust, unsalted butter, milk
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/crimson-pie-recipe.html (may not work)