What's the Secret for the Best Raspberry Pie?

Summer is just about over but theres still time for one more berry dessert in my opinion! Raspberries are by far my favorite berry, and I was overjoyed the other day when I saw cartons of them on sale for $1.99 at my local grocery store. At first I thought about just buying a few cartons to have around the house for snacks all week but then I remembered I hadnt yet made a fruit pie this year so a fresh raspberry pie it was! I really hate to boast, but I honestly think I have the best pie crust recipe in the world. Its a recipe I used to use a lot in culinary school, and one that Ive tweaked over the years. Its great for people that dont believe they can make pies (yes you can!) because its so simple. You want to know the secret? Shortening. I can practically hear you gasping from here but I promise---only shortening can give you the utmost flakiest crust, not butter! Enjoy this pie with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and soak up the very last sweet taste of summer!

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.