How I say goodbye to summer:
I make an unforgettable strawberry pie, infused with an aged balsamic vinegar.
Next up… autumnal visions of apple and cherry pies, pumpkins and coconut cream. Perhaps a naughty dark chocolate torte.
for the pie crust:
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour, 2 tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. salt. mix until butter is blended. mash any leftover chunks. add 3/4 c. buttermilk. blend until just blended. roll into a ball and chill for one hour, or up to 3 days.
roll out and bake for 30 minutes, at 425 for the first 10, then decrease the heat to 350. (the high heat helps the crust to turn out nice and crispy.)
for the filling:
2 qts. strawberries, 1 c. sugar, 2. tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp. vanilla. let flavors marinate.
scoop strawberries with a slotted spoon and add to pie shell. discard leftover juice, or save it for a daiquiri!
add top crust, and bake for 45 minutes. as above, bake 10 minutes on 425, then lower heat to 350.
perfectly crispy, fresh, melts in your mouth.
how do you say goodbye to summer?
