Deep Dish Saskatoon Pie

 

 

 

6	cups saskatoons
1 1/2	cups white sugar
1/2	cup flour
1	whole lemon peel, grated
3	tablespoons butter
2	cups Bisquick baking mix
1/4	cup white sugar
1/2	teaspoon cinnamon
1/2	cup water

 

Instructions

1. Combine saskatoons, 1 1/2 c sugar, flour, and lemon rind. Pour  into a 10X6X2" glass baking dish. Dot top with butter.

2. Combine biscuit mix, 1/4 c sugar, cinnamon, and water. mix well to make a soft dough. Knead a few times on a lightly floured board until dough is smooth.

3. Roll out dough to a 11" by 7" oblong. Place crust over berries with a 1/2" overhang and press against the dish.

4. Brush entire top of crust with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Place dish on a piece of tin foil that is a little bigger than dish in case it bubbles over.

5. Bake at 425° for 45 to 50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown.