BLUEBERRY PIE WITH ORANGE-NUT
CRUST
 
2 c. flour
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. grated orange rind
5 tbsp. (approximately) ice water
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1/3 c. finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender. Add orange rind and nuts. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Roll into a ball and refrigerate 1 hour before using.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Roll out half the pastry and line a 9 inch pie pan.

FILLING:

4 c. fresh blueberries
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. butter
Confectioners' sugar

 

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