
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Put a quart of picked huckleberries into a basin of water; take off whatever floats
Take up the berries by the handful, pick out all the stems and unripe berries and put them into a dish
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Line a buttered pie dish with a pie paste
Put in the berries half an inch deep
To a quart of berries, put half of a teacupful of brown sugar
Dredge a teaspoonful of flour over, strew a saltspoonful of salt and a little nutmeg grated over
Cover the pie, cut a slit in the centre, or make several small incisions on either side of it
Press the two crusts together around the edge, trim it off neatly with a sharp knife
Bake in a quick oven for three-quarters of an hour
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Floating berries in water removes debris and damaged fruit through density differences—rotten berries contain air pockets that make them buoyant. The flour absorbs excess berry juices during baking, preventing a soggy bottom crust while creating a syrupy consistency. Brown sugar's molasses content adds moisture and acidity that balances the huckleberries' natural tartness, while salt amplifies their fruity flavor by suppressing bitterness.
The pie dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for up to 1 month. The washed and picked berries can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake the pie on the day of serving for best crust texture.
Store leftover pie loosely covered with aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. The crust will soften when refrigerated. To refresh, reheat individual slices in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and crust crisps slightly.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The pie dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for up to 1 month. The washed and picked berries can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake the pie on the day of serving for best crust texture.
Store leftover pie loosely covered with aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. The crust will soften when refrigerated. To refresh, reheat individual slices in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and crust crisps slightly.