Mixed Berry Pie

From: Alison W. 

Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

5 cups of berries, separated 

9 in pie crust and top

1/2 c water

3 Tbsp cornstarch

1 Tbsp minute tapioca 

1-1 1/4 c sugar

1/8 tsp salt

1/2 tsp almond extract

Directions: 

Place rack on lower level in oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a medium saucepan, take 2 cups berries and add water. 

In a separate bowl mix together cornstarch, tapioca, sugar, and salt. 

Pour into saucepan and cook on medium/high heat, stirring often until thickens. 

Remove from heat, stir in the rest of the berries and add the almond extract. 

Pour into pie shell. 

Wipe water around bottom crust to seal the top crust. 

Bake at 425 degrees F. for 30-35 minutes. 

Let cool before serving.