Blackberry Pie

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh Blackberries (Pick over and wash thoroughly.)
• 0.25 cup Water (For stewing the berries.)
• 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust to taste.)
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt
• 1 recipe Pie Crust (For a double-crust pie. Can use store-bought or homemade.)
• 1 tablespoon Butter (Optional, for dotting the filling.)

Instructions

1. 1Pick over and wash the blackberries thoroughly. Place them in a saucepan with water.
2. 2Stew the berries over medium heat until they are soft, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Add sugar and salt to the berries. Stir until dissolved.
3. 3Remove the berry mixture from the heat and let it cool completely.
4. 4Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the pie crust and line a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges. Roll out the remaining pie crust and cut into strips for the top crust.
5. 5Pour the cooled berry filling into the prepared pie crust. Dot with butter, if desired. Arrange the pastry strips across the top of the pie in a lattice pattern. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together.
6. 6Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool completely before serving.