A Berry Peachy Pie From Frozen Fruit

Did you know the Dollar Store sells frozen fruit? News to me! So I picked up a couple bags for a pie that brings back thoughts of warmer days, a nice mix of strawberries, raspberries and peaches.

 One decision to make when using frozen fruit is whether to use it still frozen, partially thawed or to pre-cook and thicken it before adding it to the pie crust. I chose the pre-cooked method. 

 The next decision is the thickener, flour, cornstarch or tapioca. 

If I had it handy, a couple hearty Tblsp of cracked tapioca would be my first choice, I used flour. 

But the most important thing to remember about using frozen fruit is...

put a foil lined baking sheet under your pie to catch the drippings:@)

Frozen Fruit Pie
Double pie crust
butter, room temp, for smearing on bottom crust-optional-they say it prevents a soggy crust
2 (12 oz) bags of frozen fruit-I used mixed berries and peaches
1/4 C A/P flour-I added an extra tsp for insurance:@)
1 C sugar-or more to taste
juice from 1/2 lemon or lime-optional-I had a lime but, um, forgot to add it
freshly grated nutmeg, just a dusting if using peaches

1. Add fruit to pot and let thaw for about an hour then cut large pieces in half.
2. Add flour and sugar to fruit, mix well and cook until thickened.
3. Pour fruit into bottom crust.
4. Dust with nutmeg if desired.
5. Add top crust (vent with slits if it's in one piece).
6. Bake at suggested temperature and time for your crust. My homemade shortening crust bakes at 400 degrees for 1 hour.

Have a sticky sweet happy day:@)

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