For the crust (slightly adapted from Emeril Lagasse):
2cupsflour
½cupground pecans
2tablespoonssugar
1teaspoonsalt
1½sticks, butter cold
For the filling (slightly adapted from Mario Batali):
5cupswild blueberries, fresh or frozen, washed and stems removed
¼cupall-purpose flour
½cupsugar
1teaspoonlemon juice
2teaspoonscinnamon
1½tablespoonscold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
To make crust:In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, pecans, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water and mix again. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into two equal parts. Roll one out on the floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Gently place it into a 9 by 2-inch deep-dish pie pan. Roll out 2nd half of dough for a top.
Preheat the oven to 400°.
Gently toss the berries with the flour, cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Let stand 10 minutes.
Pour the berries into the pie shell. Scatter the butter over the berries. Place the second crust over the pie and crimp the edges to seal. With a sharp knife, cut a few slashes in the top crust to vent. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the crust is brown and the filling bubbles up through the vents.
Cool completely before serving.
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