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All purpose flour

Salt

Unsalted Butter

Vegetable Shortening

Egg

Vinegar

Water

Saskatoon Berries

Sugar

Cornstarch

Instructions

• To make the pastry, place the flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Mix well.
• Add the cubes of butter and shortening and mix them in (I like to use my hands to mix the fat into the flour, but you can use a pastry blender) just until it looks like coarse oatmeal with some pea-sized bits remaining.
• Place the egg in a 2-cup measure and beat it with a fork.
• Beat in the vinegar and just enough ice-cold water to bring it to the 1-cup mark.
• Stir this into the flour mixture, just until the dough clings together.
• I like to use my hands for this part as well, but a wooden spoon would also work.
• Try not to overmix it.
• On a lightly floured surface, gather the dough into a ball and divide it into 5 evenly sized portions.
• Shape each portion into a disc and wrap tightly in plastic.
• Chill 2 of these discs for 1 hour.
• Freeze the other 3 in a resealable freezer bag for future use.
• The pastry keeps well in the freezer for up to 2 months.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Place the rack in the lower third of the oven.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to catch drippings.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disc of pastry into a 12-inch circle, or thereabouts.
• Place it in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate, with the pastry overhanging the edges of the pie plate.
• To make the filling, place the saskatoon berries in a large bowl and stir in the 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch until well combined.
• Pour the berry mixture into the bottom of the pie.
• Dot with the butter.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry in another 12-inch circle for the top crust.
• Use a ruler to guide you when cutting the pastry into 6 wide, long strips to keep the edges straight.
• Save the 2 end pieces in case you need to do any patching.
• I like wide strips, but if you like a thinner look, feel free to cut thin strips of pastry.
• Weave the pastry strips, going over and under, making sure they connect with the edges of the pie crust.
• Fold over the edges of the bottom crust, tucking in the lattice ends.
• This will help to trap the juices and give a rustic look.
• If you prefer a cleaner, tidier look, you can trim the overhanging pieces and crimp the edges with a fork.
• Brush the top of the pie with the egg wash.
• Sprinkle with the remaining Tbsp sugar.
• Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet and bake it for about 90 – 100 minutes, until it’s golden brown and bubbling.
• Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool.
• Serve the pie warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.
• Makes 6 servings.
• This keeps well if covered with plastic and refrigerated for up to 4 days.