Name: Deep-Dish Wild Blueberry Pie
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 7 1/4 hr
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar; 5 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca; 6 cups fresh wild blueberries or 3 (10-ounce) packages frozen (not thawed); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Pastry dough for a double-crust pie; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water; a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate (6-cup capacity); small decorative cookie cutters (optional)

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If you've never had pie made from wild blueberries before, you'll be bowled over by the intensity of this one. The light, tender crust provides a sublime foil for the deeply flavorful fruit. Take heart if you can't find fresh wild blueberries in your area—frozen ones also yield excellent results.

Cooks' note:

We like our fruit filling on the soft side. If you prefer a firmer set, increase the tapioca to 6 tablespoons.

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