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Preheat Oven to 325 degrees.
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CRUST.
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Place broken graham crackers into a food processor and process until evenly fine.
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Add the sugar and pulse to mix.
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Continue to pulse while adding the warm melted butter.
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When mixed, the mixture will resemble wet sand.
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Pour the crumbs into a 9-inch glass pie plate.
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Use the bottom of a flat-bottomed dry measuring cup to press the crumb mixture into the plate.
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Smooth off the top of the crust.
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Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 15-18 minutes.
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Set aside to cool while preparing the filling.
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PIE FILLING.
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Wash berries and dry gently.
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If you have a salad spinner, you can place some paper towels inside and dry the berries in this.
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Puree 2 1/2 cups mixed berries in a food processor until smooth.
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Strain through a mesh strainer into a small saucepan.
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Make sure you mash the seeds to extract as much of the puree as you can.
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Whisk the sugar, salt and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
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Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the puree and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Continue to cook until the mixture reaches the consistency of pudding.
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Remove it from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
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Set this mixture aside to cool.
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Heat the jelly in a small saucepan over low heat until melted.
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Drizzle the melted jelly over the remaining berries and toss with a rubber spatula to coat.
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Use a rubber spatula so you won't crush the berries.
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Pour the slightly cooled puree into the cooled pie shell and smooth evenly.
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Put the glazed berries evenly on top of the puree and gently press into the puree.
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Cover the pie with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours.
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The pie may be made up to 1 day before serving.
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WHIPPED CREAM.
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Combine cream, sugar& vanilla in a mixing bowl.
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Mix on low speed until bubbles form.
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Increase speed to medium and continue beating for another 30 seconds.
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Increase the speed to high and continue beating until the cream is thick and forms soft peaks.
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Cut the pie into 8 wedges and top with whipped cream.