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Gooseberry Pie With Almond Pastry

Gooseberry Pie With Almond Pastry is a pies recipe made with Almond Pastry, Flour, Sugar, Lard, and Almond Extract. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• to taste
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 2/3 cup
• 2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2/3 cup
• 2 cup
• 1 1/2 qt
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   PASTRY - Mix flour & sugar; cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.

2. 2

   Sprinkle almond extract followed by the water, 1 TBSP at a time over mixture.

3. 3

   Toss quickly with fork until dough forms ball.

4. 4

   Use only enough water to mixture to just cling together, dough should not be wet.

5. 5

   Form dough into smooth ball between palms of hand, wrap & chill 30 minutes for easier handling.

6. 6

   Roll on floured board.

7. 7

   Line 9" pie plate, add filling & to crust that has been vented.

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   Flute edges & bake in 400 degree oven for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until crust is browned.

10. 10

    Cool on rack.

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    FILLING - Cook 1/3 cu water & sugar in saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes.

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    Add berries & simmer gently 5 minutes until cooked but still whole.

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    Using a small strainer, remove berries from syrup.

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    Place in pie shell.

15. 15

    Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/3 cup water.

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    Stir in syrup, cook over moderate heat until thick and clear, stirring constantly for about 3 mnutes.

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    Cool to lukewarm. Pour over berries. Decorate with diamond shaped pieces of pastry, if desired. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

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    "Glenna Grosclaude Lewistown IL * Illinois State Fair - pies"

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    "Country Cooking in Illinois 1993"