Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 4 cups fresh boysenberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Special Equipment Needed:
- 9-inch pie dish
- Rolling pin
- Pastry blender
- Aluminum foil
- Baking sheet
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Place mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
5. Bake for 15 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, combine boysenberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg, and ginger.
7. Pour mixture into the pre-baked pie dish.
8. Cover with aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
9. Bake for 45 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
11. Let cool before serving.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Temperature: 375°F
Serving Size: 8
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 320
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 150mg
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with whole wheat flour.
- Light brown sugar can be substituted with dark brown sugar.
- Unsalted butter can be substituted with salted butter.
- Fresh boysenberries can be substituted with frozen boysenberries.
- Granulated sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar.
- Cornstarch can be substituted with arrowroot powder.
- Lemon zest can be substituted with orange zest.
- Lemon juice can be substituted with lime juice.
Variations:
- Substitute boysenberries with other berries such as raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
- Add a layer of crumbled oatmeal cookies or graham crackers on top of the crumble before baking.
- Add a layer of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans on top of the crumble before baking.
Tips and Tricks:
- For a flakier crust, use cold butter and handle the dough as little as possible.
- For a crispier crumble, bake the crumble for an additional 5 minutes.
- For a sweeter pie, increase the amount of sugar in the filling.
Storage Instructions:
Store the pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the pie in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Garnishes:
Garnish the pie with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of melted chocolate.
Pairings:
Pair the pie with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve the pie with a side salad or a bowl of fresh fruit.
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the crust is too dry, add a tablespoon of cold water to the mixture.
- If the filling is too runny, add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch.
Food Safety Advice:
Keep the pie refrigerated at all times and discard any leftovers after 5 days.
Food History:
Boysenberries are a hybrid berry created by Rudolph Boysen in the 1920s.
Flavor Profiles:
The pie has a sweet and tart flavor with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the pie warm or at room temperature.
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