Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, browned and chilled
- 1 tsp (6g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 8 tbsp (120ml) ice-cold water
- 6 cups (750g) fresh blackberries
- 0.75 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp (25g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp (25g) coarse turbinado sugar
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it foams and turns a golden brown with a nutty aroma. Immediately pour into a bowl and refrigerate until firm but scoopable.
- Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Use a pastry cutter to integrate the chilled brown butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized lumps.
- Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until the dough just holds together.
- Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Gently toss fresh blackberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Let the blackberry mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow juices to release and cornstarch to dissolve.
- Roll out half the dough and fit it into a 9x9 inch baking dish. Par-bake for 10 minutes to create a moisture barrier.
- Pour the blackberry filling into the par-baked crust.
- Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the filling, sealing the edges.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is mahogany-colored and the filling is bubbling.