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Volume 3, Number 33 - January 11, 2002
Deep-Dish Berry Pie

 


Ingredients: 

8 cups mixed fresh berries-blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries (halved, if large), rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon (15 ml) light rum (optional)
no sugar replacement equal to 1/2 cup (95 g) sugar
2 tablespoons (18 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (40 g) tapioca
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water

Instructions:   

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat a 6-inch round metal baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the berries in the pan and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon orange zest.
   
In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and oil. Whisk in the egg until the mixture is thick and smooth. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt, alternating with milk, stirring until combined. Stir in remaining orange zest.
  
Spread the mixture over the berries. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until tester inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack before serving.
 
To serve, spoon into small dessert bowls.

Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 91
Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 18 mg,
Sodium 17 mg, 

Courtesy of: 
www.diabetic-recipes.com