PAgeSWEETheaderPIES, Berry Pies

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Makes approximately 8 pies

400g mixed fresh berries L cup caster sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Powdered sugar and cream for serving 2 sheets short crust pastry, thawed

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

1.Combine berries, sugar, vanilla and flour in a bowl.

2.Preheat the pie maker until the ‘Ready’ light illuminates.

3.Prepare pastry bases and tops. Use L cup of filling per pie.

4.Close lid and cook for 6-8 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

5.Remove the pies with a plastic heat proof spatula and cool slightly.

Serve warm or cold, sprinkle with icing sugar and a dollop of cream.

Makes approximately 8 pies

INGREDIENTS

800g can pears, drained

¾cup reserved pear juice ½ cup reserved pear juice ½ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup caster sugar

METHOD

6.Chop pears into small pieces. Combine in a saucepan with pear juice, lime juice and sugar.

7.Blend cornstarch with water, add to pears and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Allow to cool.

8.Preheat the pie maker until the ‘Ready’ light illuminates.

9.Prepare pastry bases and tops. Use L cup of filling per pie.

10.Cook for 6-9 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

11.Remove the pies with a plastic heat proof spatula and cool slightly.

Serve warm or cold, sprinkle with icing sugar and a dollop of cream.