Blackberry-Lemon Pie

1.Blackberry-Lemon Pie

Blackberry-Lemon Pie

Ingredients:

-1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (12 cookie sheets)
-3 tablespoons butter, melted
-2 tablespoons 2% milk
-3 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
-1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-4 large egg whites
-1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
-6 tablespoons water
-fresh blackberries for garnish

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss with a fork until moist
2. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch spring form pan coated with cooking spray
3. Combine 3 cups blackberries and fresh lemon juice in a blender; process until smooth
4. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl’ discard solids
5. Place salt and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy
6. Combine sugar and 6 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil
7. Cook, without stirring, until thermometer registers 250 degrees
8. Gradually pour the hot sugar syrup into egg white mixture, beating at medium speed, then at high speed, until stiff peaks form
9. Gently fold in blackberry mixture; pour into prepared crust
10. Cover and freeze 8 hours or overnight
11. Let stand 5 minutes at room temperature before serving
12. Garnish with fresh blackberries

Blackberry-Lemon Pie