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Elderberry Pie
Now is the time of year to go pick elderberries. The fruits are ripe in mide-September and are a blue to waxy light blue color. Pick, wash, and freeze the elderberries for making pies later. Here are some recipes:
Recipe for a 9 inch double crust pie
4 cups elderberries
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juiceDirections
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2) Mix cornstarch in a little bit of water and add to berries and sugar.
3) Cook, stirring constantly until desired thickness. Add more cornstarch if not thick enough. Add lemon juice.
4) Pour into bottom crust. Dot with butter. Put on top crust or make a lattice.
5) Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until browned and berries are bubbling through holes in the crust.
Note: It is a good idea to put a pan or foil under the pie as it bakes since it might bubble over.
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