Huckleberry Pie

If you are lucky enough to get your hands on some fresh huckleberries, this is a wonderful recipe. Lemon zest adds a little extra kick!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 389 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 4 cups huckleberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Place huckleberries in pastry-lined pan. In a small bowl, mix together 3/4 cup sugar and flour. Spoon evenly over berries. Sprinkle lemon rind and lemon juice over top. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Seal edges and cut steam vents in top. Brush surface with cream, avoiding fluted edges of crust. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until crust is golden brown.