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three sisters pie

(8 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Melissa Snow
@riley123
Hillsboro, OR

When I saw the name of this recipe, I knew I had to try it. When I saw this it made me think of the 3 mountains in central Oregon called the three sisters. Plus this pie has my favorite berries, so I knew it would be good.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

A combination of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries makes this classic pie recipe taste like summer. The homemade crust is flaky and crisp. If you want more of an old-fashioned look, keep the crust pattern a classic lattice. But, to make it a bit more fancy twist the strips of dough as Melissa suggests. We used frozen berries, but if fresh berries are in season they'd make the pie even better. A slice with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream will be delicious at summer events.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(8 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For three sisters pie

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2/3 c
    vegetable shortening or lard
  • 6-7 Tbsp
    ice water
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh or thawed unsweetened sliced strawberries
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 3 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1/4 c
    apple juice
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, cut into bits

How To Make three sisters pie

Test Kitchen Tips
We used a pie shield during the first half of the baking process.
  • Cut shortening into a bowl of flour and salt.
    1
    Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Add the water 1 Tbsp at a time.
    2
    Add the water 1 Tbsp at a time, tossing with a fork until the pastry holds together.
  • Shape into balls making one slightly larger.
    3
    Shape into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Flatten into disks.
  • Toss the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with corn starch and apple juice.
    4
    Gently toss the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, with corn starch and apple juice in a bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Gently mix in the sugar and cinnamon.
    5
    Gently mix in the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll the larger bowl into a circle.
    6
    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Roll the larger pastry disk into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
  • Fit dough into the pie plate.
    7
    Fit it into a standard 9-inch pie pan leaving a 1-inch overhang.
  • Add the filling and dot with butter.
    8
    Spoon in the filling and dot with the butter.
  • Roll the dough and cut into strips.
    9
    Roll the remaining disk into an 11-inch circle. Cut into 1/2 inch strips. Twist each strip.
  • Arrange the strips in a lattice on top of the pie.
    10
    Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern on top of the filling. Trim the ends and flute the edge.
  • Place pie on a baking sheet and bake.
    11
    Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 55 more minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
  • Slightly melted ice cream on a slice of pie.
    12
    Serve warm with ice cream of course!
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