Description
A delicious mixed berry pie made with a flaky crust and a sweet filling of frozen mixed berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 homemade pie crusts (or store-bought crusts)
- 7–1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus more to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- White sparkling sugar (optional, for topping)
- Vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine berries straight from freezer, sugar, salt, and lemon juice (if using). Simmer over medium heat until warm and juicy, about 5–10 minutes, stirring gently occasionally.
- Remove 1/3 cup of juice from the pot to a bowl. Add in cornstarch and whisk until fully smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the simmering berries. Continue stirring gently until it thickens to a jam-like consistency, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted, then add vanilla. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more sugar if needed. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Place one pie crust in a 9-inch deep dish pie pan. Pour cooled berry filling into the crust, smoothing in an even layer. Cover with the second crust. Cut steam vents or create a lattice top. Crimp edges to seal.
- Combine egg and milk. Brush over the crust and sprinkle with coarse (or regular) sugar.
- Place the pie on a sheet pan. Bake at 400°F for 40–50 minutes. If crust browns too quickly, cover with a pie shield. Cool on a wire rack for 3–5 hours.
- Enjoy pie with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- I like to prepare the two pie crusts and berry filling a day ahead. Refrigerate both until ready to assemble. The colder everything is before baking, the better!
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg