Sharon's Huckleberry Pie

By Hklbrries

I have no idea who Sharon is.

Ingredients

• 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell or crumb crust
• 2 cups huckleberries
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup boiling water
• 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped with 2 tbsp sugar

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare pie shell; set aside.

Wash and drain huckleberries.

Combine sugar, salt and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Stirring constantly, gradually add boiling water. Add 1 cup berries. Cook and stir until thick and clear. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and butter. Cool to lukewarm then stir in the remaining cup of huckleberries. Chill 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, whip the cream with the 2 tbsp sugar. Spoon sweetened whipped cream into prepared pie shell. Spread to cover bottom of shell. Spoon berries over top. Chill 4 to 6 hours. Serve the same day prepared.