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American Flag Pie Recipe

A festive pie to celebrate Independence Day with a delicious berry filling and a patriotic design.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup ice water

Filling

  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 egg wash 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out one dough half and fit into a pie dish. Roll out the other half and cut into strips for the flag design. Chill both while preparing the filling.
  4. In a large bowl, combine blueberries, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest. Pour into the pie crust.
  5. Arrange dough strips on top to create a flag design. Brush with egg wash.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fourth of July, Patriotic
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