Cherry Berry Pie with Frozen Berries 🍒🍓🍇🥧👨‍🍳

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can thicken but may not be as clear.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat adds fiber.

Prepare the ingredients: gather one 12-ounce bag of frozen dark sweet cherries and one 12-ounce bag of frozen mixed berries.

In a bowl, combine the frozen cherries and mixed berries. Thaw the fruit in the microwave until not hot.

Add 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons of white sugar and 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar to the fruit.

Stir in 8 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/8 teaspoon of salt, mixing until well combined.

Break up the strawberries in the mixture to distribute them evenly.

Parbake the bottom pie crust before mixing the filling or while the filling sits aside.

Pour the fruit filling into the parbaked pie crust and smooth it out.

Roll out the second pie crust between two pieces of wax paper, then place it on top of the filling.

Crimp the edges of the pie crust to seal it and cut off any excess crust hanging over the rim.

Cut slits in the top crust for steam vents, using a ruler for even spacing if desired.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of white sugar on top of the pie for added sweetness and crunch.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the pie uncovered on a cookie sheet or pizza pan for 50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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