Pate Brisee
This classic pastry recipe comes together quickly in a food processor. Use the best quality butter you can find for best results. Use store-bought mix only as a last resort; there’s nothing comparable...
A few varieties of blueberries grow in South Florida, but commercial farms are located farther north, especially in the central and northeast part of the state. Look for Florida blueberries in mid-winter through early spring.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 9 or 10-inch pie
- 1 recipe pate brisee for double-crust pie
- 3 pints blueberries, rinsed and picked over to remove unripe berries
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Juice from one lemon
- ½ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 9- or 10-inch pie plate with pastry. Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix gently. Sprinkle with flour and combine well. Pour into pastry-lined plate and dot top with butter. Roll out top crust and crimp edges. Or make lattice crust by cutting top pastry into strips and placing atop filling, then crimping edges. Brush top crust with heavy cream. Bake about 45-50 minutes, or until filling is bubbling and crust is golden.
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