Fresh fruit pies

Pies are in many of my childhood memories, and the fresh fruit pies are my favorites!! There’s something special about the taste and texture of raw fruit in in the goey filling and the light and fluffy crust!! Crust: 3 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1.5 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup lard or shortening Pie filling: Mix together: 2 cups cold water 3 Tbs clear jel Add: 3/4 cup sugar Heat until thick, Add: 3oz jello that coordinates with the fresh fruit you plan to use. Links: Clear jel: amzn.to/3zlZiDN Dye free jello: amzn.to/3S6qL5f