Blackberry Pie with Brandied Whipped Cream #SundaySupper

Berries and summer seem to go hand in hand. And now that summer has arrived (hey, it was nearly 80 today in San Francisco!), the markets are brimming with nature’s candy. Berries are everywhere. So, it’s fitting that this week’s #SundaySupper salutes this seasonal favorite. Nicole over at Daily Dish Recipes is hosting this week’s event, and I’m bringing a warm blackberry pie, topped with brandy-spiked whipped cream.

Did you know there are over 2,000 varieties of blackberries? (The Oxford Companion to Food, 1999.) Who knew? Of course, we do know they’re loaded with antioxidants and other good stuff, making them a super nutritious fruit. In Northern California, blackberries grow wild just about everywhere. I remember my grandmother’s yard being lined with blackberries all along the perimeter, and sometimes it was a challenge to get them before passersby had snapped them all up. Apparently fruit growing along a fence becomes fair game.

Fast forward a few years, while living in Sonoma, I was fortunate enough to have a large backyard filled with blackberry bushes, and that summer I found myself cranking out blackberry pies every weekend. Family and friends couldn’t get enough. Throwing together a pie takes virtually no time, but picking those berries, well, that was a whole ‘nother story. Between wrestling with thorny branches and dodging bees, I was a bit relieved when berry season finally ended.

I do miss those days, though… there’s something so satisfying about picking fruit from your own yard and dazzling everyone with a fresh pie a short time later. That’s what summer is all about.

Thoroughly rinse and dry the blackberries. Place them in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice and vanilla.

Mix the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl, then toss with the blackberries.

OK, you caught me, I cheated with a Pillsbury pie crust. If it makes you feel any better, even with the “perfect” pie crust, I managed to cut the steam vent off-center!

So, you line the pie plate with the bottom crust. Pour in the blackberry mixture, giving a slight mound in the center. Then place the top crust over the berries, seal and crimp the edges, secure the folds with toothpicks, brush with milk, sprinkle with sugar, pop in the oven. PHEW.

About 40-45 minutes later, you have a beautiful pie (that needs to be cooled).

If you take long enough with the pictures, eventually your cat photobombs you.

After circling his dish a few times, Jimbo decides to ignore me until I feed him.

Unfortunately for Jim, the humans ate first.

Enjoy!

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Blackberry Pie

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

55 mins

 

Bursting with fresh blackberries, this pie is perfect when topped with brandy spiked whipped cream.

Author: Anne Papina

Recipe type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• Pastry for a 2-crust pie
• 2 pints (24 oz) fresh blackberries
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Roll out the first half of the pie crust, line the pie plate with it, and refrigerate.
3. Thoroughly rinse and dry blackberries. Place blackberries in a large bowl, and sprinkle with lemon juice and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the blackberries and lightly toss.
5. Pour the berries into the pie shell, making a slight mound in the center. Dot with butter.
6. Roll out the second half of the pie crust into an 11-inch circle, and cut a 2-inch cross in the center. Fold back each corner, then place over the pie filling.
7. Fold the edge of the top crust under the bottom crust, press together, and crimp as desired. Secure the folds with toothpicks.
8. Brush the top crust with the milk, then sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon of sugar (or more if desired).
9. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

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Brandied Whipped Cream

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Homemade whipped cream spiked with brandy.

Author: Anne Papina

Recipe type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 cup whipping cream
• ⅛ cup confectioner's sugar
• 2 tsp brandy

Instructions

1. Add cream, sugar and brandy to a mixing bowl and beat on high until stiff peaks form.

Notes

For best results, chill the mixing bowl and beater/whisk in the freezer for about 10 minutes before preparing.

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Look at all the berrylicious treats the rest of the #SundaySupper crew has cooked up!

Breakfast & Brunch

• Angel Food French Toast with Blueberry Lemon Sauce by Neighborfood
• Blueberry Lemon Baked Doughnuts by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Blueberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal by Pies and Plots
• Overnight Strawberry Stuffed French Toast by In The Kitchen With KP
• The Best Blueberry Muffin by Supper For a Steal

Sweet & Savory Berry Recipes

• Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Wild Blueberry Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands
• Red, White, and Blue Chicken Salad by MarocMama
• BBQ Strawberry Pizza by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner

Jams, Jelly, Sauces & More

• Blackberry Ketchup by Healthy. Delicious
• Four-Berry Jelly by Blueberries and Blessings
• Mixberry Jam with Merlot by The Urban Mrs
• Roasted Strawberry Tarragon Butter by Gourmet Drizzles
• Strawberry Freezer Jam by Growing Up Gabel

Desserts

• Strawberry Crumb Bars by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake by Shockingly Delicious
• Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Lattice-Top Blueberry Pie by Hip Foodie Mom
• Caramelized White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake by Vintage Kitchen
• Strawberry Shortcakes by Juanita’s Cocina
• Berrylicious Ice Cream by NinjaBaking.com
• Stove Top Berry Crumble by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle by Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Peggy’s Cove Blueberry Grunt by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
• Chocolate-Raspberry Yoghurt Cookies by What Smells So Good?
• Strawberry Ice Cream by Basic N Delicious
• Financiers with a Summer Berry Salad by The Lovely Pantry
• Strawberry Pretzel Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
• Strawberry-Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Parfaits by The Weekend Gourmet
• Summer Berry Salad with a Honey Citrus Dressing by Runner’s Tales
• Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream by Foxes Love Lemons
• Strawberries with Cannoli Cream  by Comfy Cuisine
• Almond Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Filling by Ruffles & Truffles
• Oregon Strawberry Sundae {Dairyfree} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Blackberry Pie w/Brandied Whipped Cream by Webicurean
• Vo-Vo’s Famous Strawberry Cheesecake by Family Foodie
• Raspberry Mousse by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Mini Strawberry Cheesecake with Walnut Crust by Soni’s Food
• Salted Caramel Strawberries With a Crunchy Nut Coating by Sue”s Nutrition Buzz
• Strawberry Blueberry Stuffed Monkey Bread by Daily Dish Recipes

Cocktails, Drinks & Smoothies

• Berry Berry Smoothie by Momma’s Meals
• Blueberry Infused Vodka by Big Bear’s Wife
• Blueberry Moscow Mule with Homemade Ginger Beer by I Run For Wine
• Goji Berry Martini by Magnolia Days
• Irish Cobbler by girlichef

Party Planning

• Recipes + Tips to Create A Summer Berry Cocktail Bar by An Appealing Plan

Check back on Sunday for all of wonderful Summer Berries recipes! We’d love if you joined our #SundaySupper chat on   Twitter too: we’ll tweet throughout the day and share all of our recipes. Then at 7:00pm EST we’ll start our weekly chat. Please jump in anytime and join us!  To join in, just follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets. You can also check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and photos.

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