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Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Pie

Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Pie recipe
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Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Pie is a traditional fruit-filled pastry made with tart cooking apples, sweet blackberries, sugar, and a buttery shortcrust pastry. It delivers the perfect balance of sweet, sharp, and buttery flavours in one comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Pastry:

  • 300g plain flour

  • 150g cold butter, cubed

  • 2–3 tbsp cold water

  • 1 tbsp caster sugar

  • Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

  • 3 large cooking apples, peeled and sliced

  • 200g blackberries (fresh or frozen)

  • 100g caster sugar (plus extra to adjust sweetness)

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp cornflour (optional, for thickening)

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

For Finishing:

  • 1 egg (beaten, for glaze)

  • 1 tbsp sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Step 1: Make the pastry

Rub the cold butter into the flour, sugar, and salt until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add cold water gradually until a smooth dough forms.

Step 2: Chill the dough

Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill it for at least 20–30 minutes so it becomes firm and easier to roll.

Step 3: Prepare the filling

Mix the sliced apples with blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornflour if using. Stir gently so the fruit stays intact.

Step 4: Roll out the pastry

Roll out two-thirds of the dough and line the base of a pie dish. Trim the edges neatly.

Step 5: Add the fruit mixture

Spoon the apple and blackberry mixture into the pastry-lined dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 6: Add the pie lid

Roll out the remaining pastry and place it over the top. Seal the edges by crimping with a fork or your fingers.

Step 7: Glaze and decorate

Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Cut a small slit in the middle to allow steam to escape.

Step 8: Bake the pie

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40–45 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling gently.

Step 9: Cool and serve

Allow the pie to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing so the filling can settle.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-blackberry-and-apple-pie/