Subj : BH&G 2215 To : ALL From : DAVE DRUM Date : Fri Mar 26 2021 15:39:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Berry Slab Pie Categories: Pastry, Desserts, Fruits Yield: 16 Servings 1 Sheet frozen puff pastry; - thawed 1/4 c Sugar 1 tb Cornstarch 1 tb Fine chopped crystallized - ginger 12 oz Pkg mixed berries; thawed, - drained 1 lg Egg 2 tb Water Coarse sugar; (opt) Set oven @ 400ºF/205ºC. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. On a lightly floured surface, roll thawed puff pastry into a 15" X 12" rectangle. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and ginger. Halve any large berries. Add berries to sugar mixture; gently toss to coat. Spoon berry mixture onto one crosswise half of the prepared puff pastry, spreading evenly to 1 inch from the edges. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and the water. Brush some of the egg mixture on the uncovered edges of the pastry. Fold over the uncovered pastry half to enclose the fruit. Using a fork, firmly press together edges of top and bottom pastry to create a seal. Brush the top of the pastry with egg mixture and, if desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cut 2 to 3 slits in pastry top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is bubbly. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. Cut into bars. Makes 16 bars. FROM THE TEST KITCHEN: Place bars in a single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. MAKE-AHEAD TIP: Store the baked and cooled pie in a single layer in an airtight container, then refrigerate for up to 1 day. Or freeze for up to 4 months. Better Homes & Gardens | August 2014 MM Format by Dave Drum - 15 August 2014 Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... How do you tell when you run out of invisible ink? --- MultiMail/Win32 v0.49 * Origin: Fido Since 1991 | QWK by Web | BBS.FIDOSYSOP.ORG (1:123/140) .