Alton Browns Frozen Blueberry Pie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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i saw this on TV the other night and since my blueberries are riping very fast... I want to make this to freeze... the IMPORTANT thing he said was to use Tapioca flour as the thickener because it is stable when frozen. Read more .... you can find it in most grocery stores in the kosher section.. you also may not want to use as much orange zest....some think it is overpowering ..cinnamon is good in it also.... I icluded his baking instructions...happy freezing Ingredients:
20 ounces blueberries, approximately 4 cups |
4 ounces sugar, approximately 1/2 cup |
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 1/4 ounces tapioca flour, approximately 5 tablespoons |
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice |
1 teaspoon orange zest |
2 (9-inch) store-bought pie doughs or( homemade) |
1 egg yolk whisked with 1 teaspoon water |
Directions:
1. Wash the berries and pat dry. Mash up half of the blueberries in a small bowl.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt and tapioca flour. Add the mashed blueberries, orange juice and orange zest and stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Fold in the whole berries.
3. Line a 9-inch pie plate with aluminum foil. Place the blueberry mixture into the foil and place in the freezer until solid, approximately 6 to 8 hours.
4. Once the filling is frozen, remove from the aluminum foil and wrap in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months
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6. TO BAKE
7. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
8. Unroll first piece of dough and place into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the dough reaches to the lip of the pie pan. Trim excess, if necessary. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork
9. Remove the frozen pie filling from the freezer and place into the prepared dough in the pan. Lightly brush the edge of the crust with the egg yolk.
10. either use a full top crust or a lattice crust... seal edges
11. Place on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes. The pie should be bubbling lightly around the edges. If the lattice is not browned enough in the center, place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
12. Place the pie on a rack and allow to cool to room temperature before serving, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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