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Makes 1 9-inch pie1 baked Classic CRISCO Single Pie Crust (9-inch) Custard Mixture 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 -1/2 cups half and half 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 -1/2 cups fresh blueberries Gelatin Mixture 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons strawberry flavored gelatin 2/3 cup water 3 pints fresh strawberries Mint sprigs for garnish Custard Mixture Combine 1/2 cup sugar and flour in heavy saucepan; gradually whisk in half and half and eggs. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute or until thickened. Add vanilla; cool. Spoon custard mixture into baked pastry shell. Arrange blueberries over custard mixture. Gelatin Mixture Combine 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and gelatin in saucepan. Gradually stir in 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute. Pour half the mixture over the blueberries. Chill 30 minutes or until set. Arrange strawberries over blueberries, pointed end up. Drizzle with remaining gelatin mixture. Chill until set. Garnish with mint sprigs. |
