Blackberry Pie Served in Tea Cups

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Make The Crust: Roll out the pie crust dough and cut two circles of the dough smaller than the size of the teacup so that it will fit just inside the cup.

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   Poke holes or make cuts in the dough.

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   Lightly spray a cookie sheet, place the dough on the sheet, sprinkle lightly with sugar and bake approximately 4 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned.

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   Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack.

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   The baked pie crusts can be covered at room temperature until time of serving.

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   Make The Filling: Mix the cornstarch and brandy together; set aside.

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   Combine the berries and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.

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   Add the cornstarch-brandy mixture and stir until thickened.

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    Remove from heat and add the cinnamon and nutmeg.

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    The filling can be cooled, covered and refrigerated until time to serve.

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    Plating Up: When ready to serve, heat the filling, spoon into each teacup, add the baked pie crust.

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    Using a melon baller, add a single scoop of ice cream, garnish with mint and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.