Boysenberry Pie

Juicy boysenberries with a hint of lemon and nutmeg, baked in a flaky double crust. Richberry makes their natural tartness taste sweet.

Total time: 3 hr 40 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium

Boysenberry pie — Sweet moments, naturally.

Ingredients

1 double pie crust dough (top and bottom, for a 9-inch pan)
5 cups boysenberries (or blackberries or marionberries), rinsed, picked over and patted dry; thaw and drain if frozen
2 tsp lemon juice
pinch nutmeg
3 tbsp quick-cooking tapioca
1 egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash
¾ cup sugar

Directions

Toss the filling.
Gently fold the berries with the lemon juice, nutmeg and tapioca in a large bowl until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Roll one ball of dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a 9-inch pie pan. Chill it while you roll the top crust.
Roll the top crust.
Roll out the second ball of dough. For a lattice, cut it into even strips ½ to ¾ inch wide with a knife, pizza wheel or pastry wheel.
Fill and top the pie.
Spoon the berries into the lined pan and cover with the whole crust, or weave the strips into a lattice. Trim the edges to ½ inch, fold them under and crimp to seal; cut vents in a solid top. Brush with the beaten egg.
Bake.
Set the pie on a baking sheet on the middle rack and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 30 minutes. Cover with foil, lower the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake 30 minutes more, until the crust is browned and the filling bubbles.
Cool completely.
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Before you indulge

Use Miracle Berry

Just before eating, take 2–3 freeze-dried halves. Chew gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds.

Discard any pit if necessary.

Calorie savings

¾ cup sugar = 581 calories

Good to know

Miraculin, the natural protein in miracle berry, can make sour foods like lemon taste sweet without adding sugar. For the best results, take 1–2 halves and follow the directions on your pack.

Tangy turns sweet. More possibilities.