I had been wanting to make some apple crisp, and that’s why I went to the store. I got a bag of apples... but then I got a bag of mixed berries and changed course when I saw some pre-made pie dough. Don’t judge, haha. I was planning on making my own, but I gave this a shot anyway. I thought it came out reasonably well. In retrospect, I thought I was supposed to weave the lattice over and under. Nonetheless, it worked out.

I love filo pastry. This is so simple. Very quick and tasty too :) #berries #berrybonanza #filo #dessert

When berries are at their best, this is an easy and delicious way to use them.

This is really nice for Breakfast or Dessert with a blob of Ice cream in the middle. #Berries #Dessert #Breakfast.

The last weeks of August, just before returning to school after Labor Day, found us in the woods near our home near Belleville, Michigan, searching for ripe blackberries. Our arms and legs would be scratched up, our fingers and lips stained purple from the sweet berries, as many in our stomachs as in our baskets. Our Aunt Kay made the best blackberry tarts out of these wild-picked berries. She was a great cook, but her blackberry tarts and Christmas sugar cookies stand out in my memory.

We get tart or sweet, juicy, large fresh Mission Blueberries in May and June, and make 8” x 8” square strudels for the year, they freeze well, reheat in an hour. If Tart, we add ginger syrup or maple syrup. If Sweet, we add only breadcrumbs to bind the blueberyy juices for a fresh tasting filling.