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Uncle Sam's Fresh Strawberry and Blueberry Pie
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, slice in half
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 9-inch refrigerated pie dough disc
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Here’s a pie that’s absolutely patriotic-perfect for the Fourth of July. With fresh strawberries and blueberries that are now in season, it makes a wonderful red, white and blue dessert.
Why Try? This is just a simple pie, easy to make, tastes great and fun to serve on the Fourth of July.
Foodie Byte: The addition of pastry star shapes made with a cookie cutter is the finishing touch that’ll have the whole crowd singing the national anthem.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake one pie crust according to package directions.
- Combine strawberries, blueberries and 1/2 cup sugar and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Roll out the other pie crust. Using a 2-inch star cookie cutter, press out stars. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Whip the cream, adding a drop or two of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.
- Pile the strawberries and blueberries in the prebaked pie shell and top with whipping cream. Arrange 3 stars on top of the whipping cream.