Ingredients
- 4 cups of fresh blackberries
- A quarter cup of golden honey
- Two jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
- A tablespoon of zesty lemon juice
- One and a half cups of rich brown sugar, split into portions
- Three tablespoons of cornstarch for thickening
- Two and a half cups of versatile all-purpose flour, adjust as necessary
- A cup of cubed butter for a buttery touch
- A quarter cup of chilled water, add more if necessary
- A cup of quick-cooking oats for a crunchy topping
Step 1
Preheat your oven to a toasty 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and position a baking sheet on the lower rack for an even bake.
Step 2
In a spacious bowl, unite the vibrant flavors of blackberries, sweet honey, zesty jalapenos, and tangy lemon juice. Whisk together 1/2 cup of brown sugar and cornstarch until smoothly incorporated into the blackberry mix.
Step 3
In another large bowl, blend the flour and 1/2 cup of brown sugar, then incorporate butter until the texture resembles pea-sized crumbs. Gradually add ice water and knead gently until the dough is cohesive, adjusting with extra flour or water as needed.
Step 4
Divide the dough in two and roll each portion into a delightful 9-inch circle on a generously floured surface. Press one circle into a 9-inch pie dish to form the base.
Step 5
Discard the jalapenos from the blackberry mix and pour it into the prepared pie crust, leaving a slight gap at the top. Combine oats and 1/2 cup of brown sugar, then sprinkle this over the blackberry filling. Seal your pie with the second crust, trim any excess, and crimp the edges to secure. Make a couple of slits in the top crust for ventilation.
Step 6
Position your pie on the middle rack in the oven, ensuring it sits above the waiting baking sheet below. Bake until the crust takes on a beautiful golden hue, approximately 25 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until the entire crust exudes a rich golden-brown shade, about 40 minutes more.
Extra Tips & Suggestions
- 1. Keep fresh jalapenos in a breathable produce bag in the refrigerator's crisper drawer to maintain their crispness and heat.
- 2. Store blackberries in a single layer on a paper towel-lined tray in the fridge to prevent them from getting mushy.
- 3. After baking the savory pie, allow it to cool completely before covering it loosely with foil and storing it in the fridge to preserve its flavors.
