Ozark Blueberry Pie Recipe

Ozark Blueberry Pie Recipe

  • FILLING:
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • CRUST:
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 6 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  1. In a large bowl, combine first eight filling ingredients. Stir in blueberries; set aside. For crust, combine flour, salt and mace in another bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture is pea-size chunks. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface and using a floured rolling pin, roll one half to a 10-in. circle. Place into 9-in. pie pan. Spoon filling into crust; dot with butter. Roll second half of dough to fit top of pie Moisten edge of bottom crust; place top crust over. Fold edge under bottom crust; flute with fingers. Beat egg with water; brush over crust. Cut slits in top. Bake at 425 degrees F for 40 minutes or until golden brown.