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Black and blue berry pie

Blackberry and blueberry pie recipe Ingredients: Pie crust 250 grams butter 2 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup water Pie filling 2 cups frozen blackberries 2 cup frozen blueberries 1 tsp cinnamon zest of 1/2 an orange 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar / lemon juice 2 tbsp plain flour Assembling the pie 1 tsp raw sugar 50 grams butter Method: Pie crust In a bowl, rub cold butter into flour until is resembles fine breadcrumbs.  Add salt and sugar. Add water and mix to create a soft dough.  Place in an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Pie filling Combine apple pie filling ingredients in a bowl and allow berries to defrost until the crust is prepared.   Assemble the pie Remove the pie crust dough from the refrigerator and divide it into two pieces - one (2/3 of dough) in size and one (1/3 of dough). On a floured surface, roll our large piece of dough until it is the right size for your pie dish.  I use ...

Superfood blueberry and zucchini bread

Superfood blueberry and zucchini bread Ingredients: 2/3 cup light olive oil 4 eggs 2 cups grated zucchini ((approx one large)) 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup wholewheat flour 2 cups self raising flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 cup dried or frozen blueberries ((frozen will result in a more moist loaf)) 1/2 cup almonds ((slivered)) 3 tbsp oat ((optional topping)) Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees C / 350 degrees F. Mix together wet ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Fold through dry ingredients. Transfer batter to large lined loaf tin. Sprinkle with oats (optional). Bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.