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Mandarin Blueberry Pie


From the Kitchen of:  Paz
Source:  Family Circle, Vol. 9

Combine blueberries and orange segments in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar, tapioca, salt and cinnamon; toss to mix well.

Prepare pie crust mix, following label directions, or make pastry from your favorite two-crust recipe. Roll out half to a 13-inch round on a lightly floured pastry cloth or board; fit into a deep 9-inch pie plate; trim overhang to ½ inch.

Spoon fruit mixture into shell; dot with butter or margarine.

Roll out remaining pastry to an 11-inch round; cut several slits near center to let steam escape; place over filled shell. Trim overhang to ½  inch; turn edges under together, flush with rim; flute edge. Brush top crust with cream; sprinkle lightly with cinnamon-sugar.

Bake in hot oven (400°F) for 45 minutes, or until pastry is golden and juices bubble up. Cool at least two hours on a wire rack before cutting. Serve plain, or topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream, if you wish.