1 qt. blackberries
1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
pie dough
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
enough water to allow flour mixture to hold together

Combine blackberries, butter and sugar in saucepan and heat until butter melts.

Pie dough: Sift together flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour mixture until thoroughly blended and shortening pieces are size of small pea. Add enough water to allow flour mixture to hold together. Divide dough, roll 1/2 of dough for bottom of pan. Fill with berry mixture and use other 1/2 of dough for top crust.

Bake in 350°F oven for approximately 1 hour.

Makes 10 servings. Approximately preparation time: 15 minutes.