A perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and flaky, this dessert is a fresh twist on a classic treat!


Ingredients:

• 2 cups Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Butter Flavor Shortening Sticks cut into chunks
• Ice water 1/4-1/2 cup
• Milk and coarse sugar for brushing and sprinkling

Filling​

• 2 cups blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon Clear Gel* or 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Glaze​

• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter melted

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Add the Crisco® shortening and mix it in using a fork or your hands until the mixture forms medium-sized crumbs. Gradually drizzle in ice water, gently stirring with a fork, until the dough just comes together.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 rounds, each about 5 inches in diameter.
4. In a separate bowl, place the berries. Mix the sugar with Ultragel or flour, then toss this mixture with the berries along with the lemon juice.
5. Place a mound of berries in the center of each dough round, leaving about an inch of dough around the edges. Gently fold the dough up around the berries, leaving the center open. Brush the crust with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
6. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the berries are bubbly and the crust turns golden brown.
7. Once the pastries have cooled to slightly warm or room temperature, mix the glaze ingredients and drizzle it over each pastry.

Notes:
Clear Gel is an instant food thickener that works particularly well in fruit dishes. However, you can substitute it with flour or a small amount of cornstarch if needed.

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