Gales Blackberry & Apple Pie
Golden and bubbling, this apple and blackberry pie is a delightful autumn treat. The sweet aroma of freshly baked fruit and buttery pastry fills the kitchen as the pie emerges from the oven with a golden-brown crust. The combination of tart apples and juicy blackberries, enhanced with a hint of lemon zest, makes each bite a burst of delicious flavors. Enjoy a slice of this homemade pie warm with a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting dessert that captures the essence of the season.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 175g plain flour
- pinch salt
- 100g butter
- 25g caster sugar
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 egg yolk
- milk , to moisten and glaze
- 300g cooking apples , peeled, cored and sliced (use Bramley's if possible)
- 225g freshly blackberries
- caster sugar , to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Cut the butter into small pieces and rub in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Mix in the sugar, lemon zest, egg yolk and a splash of milk to form a dough. Knead the dough lightly.
- Spoon the apples and blackberries into a shallow 1.2ltr/900ml dish, then sprinkle over sugar to taste.
- Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface, large enough to cover the pie. Place the pastry over the filled pie dish, then seal and flute the edges. Glaze the top of the pie with a little milk, then bake for 40-45 mins until golden.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
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