All-American Pie
"With apples, cherries and blueberries, this patriotic slab pie even tastes American. If the day doesn't call for stars and stripes, feel free to use any shaped cookie cutters you like for this awe-inspiring potluck dessert. —James Schend, Editor, Taste of Home..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups unsalted butter, cold
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2/3 to 1 cup ice water
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APPLE PIE FILLING:
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6 cups sliced peeled Golden Delicious apples
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2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice, divided
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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CHERRY PIE FILLING:
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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1/3 cup cornstarch
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3/4 cup cherry juice
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4 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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BLUEBERRY PIE FILLING:
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4 cups fresh blueberries, divided
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3/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon butter
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3/4 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Dash salt
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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