This delicious pie baked by Chaise Lathrop of Prevedelli Farms won first place in the Junior Division of the 2010 Annual Harvest Fair Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Aptos Farmers Market. INGREDIENTS: Crust 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca 6 cups blackberries rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter 1 cup whipping cream METHOD: Preheat oven to 350˚F. In a large...Read More