Cherry-Red Raspberry Pie

Ruby red and luscious to boot, this fresh fruit pie dazzled state fair pie contest judges! ...MORE+ LESS-

State Fair Pie Competition - 2008

Atlantic, Iowa

cups fresh red raspberries

cup pitted sour cherries

1 1/2

cups sugar

tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca

teaspoon fresh lemon juice

box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

tablespoons butter or margarine

tablespoon milk

teaspoon sugar

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In large bowl, gently toss raspberries and cherries. Add 1 1/2 cups sugar, the tapioca and lemon juice. Mix well; let stand 1 hour.
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Heat oven to 400°F. Place 1 pie crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Spoon fruit mixture into pastry-lined pie plate; dot with butter. Cut remaining crust into 1-inch strips. To make top crust, place 5 to 7 strips pie crust across filling. Place cross-strips over tops of first strips. Crimp edges. Brush crust with milk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Cover edge of crust with 2- to 3-inch wide strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.
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Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F; bake 40 to 45 minutes, removing foil after 10 minutes, until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 2 hours.