Pie

Well we are getting to the start of spring/summer fruit pie season.  Last week I made a nectarine, plum and strawberry pie.  Personally I love pies, all flavors.  I love apple and pumpkin in the fall and winter and berry and lemon pies in the spring and summer.  You really can't go wrong with a good pie.  You want to make sure the filling is not too runny, which can be tricky with berry pies.  Most people use flour or cornstarch to help the filling stay firm.

Here is my recipe for my spring pie:

Ingredients
4 Nectarines (not too soft)
1 -2 plums
6 Strawberries
1/4 cup cornstarch or flour
1/4 granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ( not necessary but if you like the flavor go for it!)

Directions

Slice fruit and put in a large bowl.  Mix dry ingredients and vanilla into the fruit and mix well, making sure all the fruit is covered.

Pour fruit into a pie dish with one half of the rolled out pie crust.  Dot fruit with two tablespoons of butter.  Cover with second sheet of pie crust and prick in center with a fork.  Bake for up to 45 minutes or until juices are bubbling.

Enjoy!