Blueberry Cherry Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
• 1 cup granulated sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup ice water

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour and 15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine blueberries, cherries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the dough into two equal parts and wrap each part in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one part of the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges. Pour the fruit filling into the pie crust.
7. Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips. Arrange the strips over the filling in a lattice pattern.
8. Sprinkle with additional sugar.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 320 per serving (1/8 of pie)
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tart fruit filling
• Buttery, flaky crust
• Classic American dessert

User Comments:

• "The perfect balance of sweetness and tartness."
• "The crust is so flaky and delicious."
• "A must-have dessert for any special occasion."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
• To prevent the crust from burning, bake the pie on a baking sheet.
• Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.