The huckleberry, a relative of the blueberry, is the official state fruit of Idaho. The berries grow primarily in the northwest United States and western Canada. The berries were a staple in the diet of Native Americans who lived in the region. They also used the berries for medicinal purposes. The berry's name derives from a mistake by early colonists. They misidentified the fruit as a European blueberry called "the hurtleberry." The name was corrupted over time to become huckleberry. The huckleberry is a versatile ingredient that can be used in jams, puddings, candy, salad dressings, juices, teas, soups, syrups, and pies.
Recipe Servings: 8
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Unfold pie crust for top and bottom of pie. Fit bottom crust into pie pan.
- Fill pie crust with fresh berries.
- Combine sugar and flour in a small bowl.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the berries.
- Sprinkle pie with lemon rind and lemon juice.
- Dot with butter.
- Place top on pastry shell, trim edges, seal, and flute.
- Cut slits around the top so steam can escape.
- Brush top of crust with whipping cream and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes, and then reduce heat to 350°F. Continue baking another 20–25 minutes.
Notes
After 15 minutes of baking, you can cover pie edge with aluminum foil to prevent over browning.
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