Polly Pie... Just like my Mom used to make.

This afternoon, I was looking for something in the freezer, and stumbled upon a bag of wild blackberries.  I love berries of all kinds, but especially blackberries.  A friend shared these wild berries with me last summer, and I have been saving them for a special occasion, and decided today would be the day that I use them.  Nothing says summer like fresh berries, and with the humidity today, I am thinking summer is just around the corner!

My mom was a great cook, and rarely used a recipe.  She loved to read recipes, but when it came time to cook, she would stir in a little of this, and pinch of that, and we would end up with a delicious creation.  I know my love of cooking was due to her and her gentle way she taught us in the kitchen.  She was always welcoming us to help her in any way, and had patience like I never will!  I can remember my sister adding random ingredients to a bowl.  Mom was watching her closely out of the corner of her eye, and when she was finished, added some baking powder and a little more milk, and we had pancakes!  She always made time to cook with us, and by the tender age of nine, I can remember cooking on my own. 

Today I share with you her recipe for Polly Pie.  I am not sure who Polly was, but she definitely knew how to cook.  Mom would stir this together if she needed a dessert in a hurry.  You can use any fruit you have on hand, be it fresh, frozen or canned.  Some fruits might need to be sweetened or thickened a little, so use your best judgement.  Today, I used my wild blackberries, and since they were pretty tart, I stirred in a little sugar and about 1/2 cup of flour. They were pretty wet from being frozen, but should be quite tasty.  Peaches are an excellent choice, so are blueberries or cherries.  I like to add nutmeg and cinnamon to peaches, and maybe a little lemon to the berries.  Use your imagination and you too will be surprised how great Polly Pie can be!



My beautiful blackberry Polly Pie!



Until next time, keep adventuring and looking for joy in the small details of life!

Sarah

Polly Pie

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 stick butter, melted
fruit

Place fruit in a deep baking dish, and if necessary add a little flour to thicken, and some sugar to sweeten.  Stir together flour sugar and egg until it makes a coarse crumble.  Spoon on top of the fruit.  Drizzle with the melted butter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until crust is golden brown.  Enjoy!