Fresh Berry Pies

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh berries or cherries*
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice**

Instructions

1. Blend sugar, cornstarch and salt. Pour over berries and stir until berries are coated. Pour berries into an unbaked pie shell. Dot with butter. Add a top crust and cut several slits in top to permit steam to escape.
2. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes; then at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Notes

* For canned or cooked berries, allow 2 cups of fruit and 1/2 cup juice.

** (for blueberry pie only)