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Here’s a pie that’s absolutely patriotic-perfect for the Fourth of July. With fresh strawberries and blueberries that are now in season, it makes a wonderful red, white and blue dessert.

Why try? This is just a simple pie, easy to make, tastes great and fun to serve on the Fourth of July.

Foodie Byte: The addition of pastry star shapes made with a cookie cutter is the finishing touch that’ll have the whole crowd singing the national anthem.

Ingredients

• 2 9-inch refrigerated pie dough disc
• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, slice in half
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• Heavy whipping cream
• Pure vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Bake one pie crust according to package directions.
3. Combine strawberries, blueberries and ½ cup sugar and let sit for 20 minutes.
4. Roll out the other pie crust. Using a 2-inch star cookie cutter, press out stars. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Whip the cream, adding a drop or two of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.
6. Pile the strawberries and blueberries in the prebaked pie shell and top with whipping cream. Arrange 3 stars on top of the whipping cream.