Orchard Fruit Pie (gluten free)
Summer brings us an abundance of fresh fruit. Most of this fruit is consumed raw, but sometimes we buy more that we are able to eat while it's still fresh. This Orchard Fruit Pie is a good way to use up excess fruit and is a delicous gluten free dessert. Here's how it's made: For the crust, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until crumbly. Mix together the egg, 1 tablespoon of the water, and the vinegar. Work into the flour/butter mixture, adding an additional 1 tablespoon of water if needed for the dough to hold together. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured silicone baking sheet or on parchment. Place pie dough in a 9-inch pie plate, trim off the excess (or roll under for a thicker edge) and crimp. Place the pie crust into the refrigerator to chill. For the filling, combine the sugar and cornstarch, then stir the mixture into the fruit. This pie contains cherries, blueberries, and nectarines. Make the topping by combi