Blackberry Pie Recipe

blackberry pie recipe

Blackberry Pie Recipe

blackberry pie recipe

This homemade Blackberry Pie combines a light and flakey pie crust with a super juicy, sweet, seasonal blackberry filling for the ultimate summer dessert. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish and get ready to make this recipe every single year.

Prep: 30min

Total: 90min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 536 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Trans Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 304 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 24 g, unSaturated Fat 21 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 8 oz Crisco (or butter)
  • 1/4 cup Water (cold)
  • 6 cups Blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons Cornstarch (1/4 cup if using frozen blackberries)
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar

Instruction:

  1. Carefully line a pie plate with the rolled dough and set aside. Roll the second disc of dough into a large circle about 1/4″ thick, then cut into 3/4″ strips using a pizza cutter. Place on a sheet tray and transfer to the cooler while you make your pie filling.
  2. Transfer the pie filling to the prepared pie crust, then create a lattice crust on top of the pie with the reserved dough strips.
  3. Once the pie has finished baking, remove from the oven and let cool before serving with a scoop of fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

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FAQ

How do you keep a blackberry pie from being runny?

As long as you use the full amount of cornstarch and bake your pie long enough, you won’t have a problem with it becoming too runny. The cornstarch and sugar cook together in the filling, along with the natural pectin in blackberries, to help thicken the mixture as it cooks and cools.

How do you thicken a berry pie filling?

When thickening a fruit pie filling, there are several options to consider. Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency.

How much sugar is in a blackberry pie?

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 3g

How do you preserve fresh blackberries?

Instructions
  1. Rinse your berries. Blackberries are very delicate so I recommend being as gentle as possible while rinsing them under tap water.
  2. Air dry. …
  3. Arrange on a large baking sheet. …
  4. Freeze for 4 hours- overnight.
  5. Transfer to a freezer bag, labelled with the contents & date. …
  6. Freeze for up to 1 year!
About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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