The Most Painful Pie

Near us, there is a 2 mile stretch of blackberry brambles. We took a large container and the dog and headed out on a berry picking adventure last Tuesday. Well, those things are really sharp and I have cuts all over my legs to prove it. I thought while picking the berries that a pie would never be good enough to be worth all this pain and bleeding, but yet, to my surprise, it was.

We picked two pounds! This would have cost $20 at the farmer's market. (What's a little blood when you can save $20?)My first attempt ever at making a top crusted pie (with homemade pie dough). Joy of Cooking helped me figure out those fancy edges.
It only bubbled over in one spot.
Oh the juices! It was still a little warm when I cut it, but firmed up considerably when it cooled. Best fruit pie ever!