Pie Recipes #202 - Old Fashioned Blackberry Pie Recipe

Old Fashioned Blackberry Pie Recipe
Submitted by Linda

1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. minute tapioca
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
3 c. fresh blackberries
1 tbsp. butter or margarine

PASTRY FOR 9 INCH PIE, DOUBLE CRUST:
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1/3 c. cold water

Blend sugar, tapioca and salt in bowl. Add blackberries and lemon
peel.
Stir and set aside while making crust. Pastry crust: Sift flour and
salt into a bowl. Cut in shortening with blender. Add water and toss
lightly. Make two balls. Roll out bottom crust. Place in pie pan and
add filling. Dot with butter. Roll out top crust. Dampen lower crust
edge.
Place top crust on. Seal edges. Cut designs with sharp knife for
escape of steam. Sprinkle with a small amount of sugar. Bake 425
degrees for 15 minutes, then 375 degrees for about 40 minutes