Apple Blackberry Ricotta Pie

Delicately sweetened, with pops of juicy berries and creamy ricotta filling, this is next level apple pie!

Ingredients:

1 cup ricotta

1 egg

1/3 cup sugar

3 tbsps butter, at room temperature

3-4 apples, sliced

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup blackberries

2 tsps sugar

pie dough 

First roll out your pastry, either homemade or store bought, placing it in a 9" cast iron pan (or pie plate). Make sure there is a good amount of overhang because it will be folded up over the edge of the pie later for that rustic look.

In a bowl combine the sugar and butter then add the ricotta and egg. Mix well.

Fill the pie shell with the ricotta filling. Slice the apples and toss with lemon juice. Starting along the outside edge begin placing slices, slightly overlapping, around in 2 rows leaving just the center of the filling exposed.

Toss the blackberries with 2 tsps of sugar and place in the center and over the inner row of apples. Any leftover sugar may be sprinkled over the top of the pie. 

Begin bringing the sides of the pastry up and over the outer row of apples, pinch the dough together as you move around the pie, leaving the berries exposed.

On the lower rack of the oven, bake at 375°F for 50-55 minutes.

Cool, then refrigerate 3 hours before slicing.

Adapted from: instructables.com