This recipe uses a store bought crust (wahwah) but a homemade crust would make it even better. Any recipe will do.
Filling:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup flour
4 cups frozen Saskatoon Berries
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
*4oz Pure Almond Paste
Combine all the ingredients EXCEPT Almond Paste into a large mixing bowl and gently stir.
Crumb topping:
7 tbsp. unsalted butter, slightly softened and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/8 cup flour
1. Place sugar, baking powder and salt in the bowl. Mix to combine.
2. Add the butter and work in with your fingers or a fork.
3. Add the flour, a half amount at a time, working in with a fork. then using your fingers.
4. Once all the flour is worked in, make clumps of the dough, then break clumps apart slightly.
5. Set crumb mixture aside or refridgerate until you're ready to use.
To assemble pie:
1. Take pie crust out of fridge or freezer and spread the Almond Paste along the bottom of the shell.
2. Fill with the Saskatoon filling, spreading it out evenly.
3. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the filling, pressing very gently onto the berries. Don't worry if it doesn't cover all the berries. Once the pie is baked, it looks pretty to see some berries coming through on top!
4. Bake at 375 for approx. 45 minutes or until berries are bubbling and the crust is a nice golden brown.
Let the pie cool completely. If you cut into it too soon, the filling won't set properly and it may run.
