Pies are not my favorite thing to make. I always struggle with the crust. And this time around, I decided I was going to lattice the top without a stencil like I did here.
As you can see from the picture above, my edging could use some more practice.
Although, I should mention, a less than perfect asethetically pleasing crust still makes for a deliciously good one. To get started, click here for the recipe and see what I learned so you can make yours even better than mine.
Mixed Berry Lattice-Top Pie
Yield:
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
- Filling
1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups fresh or frozen red raspberries 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries Milk (optional) Sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups fresh or frozen red raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- Milk (optional)
- Sugar (optional)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup shortening 8 tablespoons cold water
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 8 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
Click here for the remainder of this recipe.
Jennifer Farley says
That is one gorgeous pie.
Meg @ Beard and Bonnet says
This is gorgeous!!! I have been giving pies a go lately too, but none of mine have turned out this gorgeous. I would totally face plant into a big piece of that.
Julie @ Table for Two says
Your lattice top is PERFECT. Like, beyond perfect. This is gorgeous, Naomi! I’d have a hard time eating it ’cause of how pretty it is! Well, maybe not that hard of a time 😉
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Gorgeous pie, love the sugared lattice topping!
Kristin says
Oh my goodness! Beautiful! /swoon!
Beautiful images, as always!
Thank you for all that you do.
Pinned!
K-
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
oh my gosh, this pie looks amazing!!
marcie says
This pie is gorgeous, and I love that berry mixture. The sparkle sugar on top really makes this pie dazzle! 🙂
Tieghan Gerard says
That lattice top is so pretty!! What a gorgeous pie!
Jess @ Sweet Menu says
Incredible!! This pie looks absolutely perfect to me! Boy it would hard to eat it with such beautiful pastry work!
Aine @ AwkwardIrishGirlBlogs says
This is gorgeous and so autumnal! Love all the berries floating around the place right now 🙂
By the way, amazing lattice work – can you do a how-to guide please?
Gaby says
This is gorgeous! I just want to start picking pieces of that pie crust to nibble on but I could seriously eat the whole pie!
Kate @ Diethood says
That’s a perfect lattice and a perfectly gorgeous pie!! My face belongs in it.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This pie is so delicious. Love this!
Heather Christo says
this is just so beautiful Naomi- I would be so proud to make a pie like that!
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking says
This is just beautiful! I love the lattice…definitely need to try that design sometime.
Denise | TLT says
Well, I think your lattice top is simply perfect (really!) and I love how you use a mixture of berries in this pie. Makes the flavors so much more interesting.
Great to see you on Steller as well.
The Blonde Chef says
You need to do a video tutorial for this! Seriously, that lattice work looks incredible! You are inspiring me to try my hand at some pie-making this fall!
La Cuisine d'Hélène says
Pies are not my fav to make either. I would have to practice a lot to make it perfect. But you know what I love yours because it looks rustic and so darn good!
marla says
Gorgeous & very tempting pie!!
Sommer @ASpicyPerspective says
My sweet tooth is begging for this pie! Delish!
The Blonde Chef says
First of all, your photos are stunning. Second, this pie is GORGEOUS! I will obviously have to step up my game and try it out for myself!
ihsan says
Seems nice! I have to try it.