Blackberries are an invasive species that should never be planted in Oregon gardens. But established thickets of blackberries fill unmaintained spaces throughout Portland. Every August, white flowers give way to abundant black berries. You can make as many blackberry pies as you pick berries for.

Ingredients

• 9″ Double Pie Crust (recommended recipe)
• 4 – 6 Cups Fresh Blackberries
• 1/2 Cup White Sugar
• 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

Directions

1. Prepare the lower pie crust. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix the berries with the flour, sugar, and spices in a large bowl until evenly moistened.
3. Place the upper crust. Solid top crusts work best for blackberry pies.
4. Bake for 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown.