Apple and blackberry pie

This pie is nothing fancy, just a simple, pure and homely thing. But that’s what makes it so lovely. The combination of apple and blackberry is a total winner – the blackberries taste extra good because they are extra painful to pick! However, feel free to use any fruit you like (poached quinces would be amazing). I used rye flour because I order it in bulk and always have lots to get through, but I actually find it adds depth, colour and interest to the dough. You can use plain (all-purpose) or other flour if you prefer. And finally, you’ll want to serve this with some gloopy, dollopy cream. Happy baking!
Portions:6
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Ingredients

PASTRY

  • 12/3 cups 200 g rye flour, plus extra for dusting
  • cup 40 g icing (confectioners’) sugar
  • 150 g 5½ oz chilled butter, cut into cubes
  • 3 tsp iced water
  • 1 egg whisked

FILLING

  • 4 large apples
  • ½ cup 110 g white (granulated) sugar
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup 130 g blackberrie

Instructions

  • To make the pastry, whisk the flour and sugar together in a bowl.
  • Tip the mixture out onto a work surface and make a well in the centre.
  • Add the butter and use the heels of your hands to bring everything together, adding a little of the iced water as you go.
  • Keep smooshing it all together until you have a rough dough, with some pea-sized bits of butter throughout.
  • Shape the dough into a disc, then wrap and chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  • For the filling, peel, core and slice the apples.
  • Place the apple in a saucepan with most of the sugar, the cinnamon and a splash of water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until the apple has softened.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • (If time allows, chill the apple.)

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

the apple into a 6 cup (1.5 litre) pie dish and sprinkle the blackberries over the top.
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Course Fruit / Pie