Berry pie filling is a classic summer treat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're making a traditional berry pie, a cobbler, or a simple fruit salad, the perfect berry pie filling will make all the difference. With so many different recipes to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. This article will provide you with a guide to finding the best recipe for your needs, including tips on choosing the right berries, selecting the right thickener, and finding a recipe that fits your dietary restrictions.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MIXED BERRY PIE
Here's a delightful way to enjoy summertime fruits. If you're short on one of the berries, just make up the amount with one of the other fruits in the pie. -Elaine Moody, Clever, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough into 2 portions so that 1 is slightly larger than the other. Shape each into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., For filling, in a large saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, water and, if desired, cinnamon until smooth; add blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly., Preheat oven to 400°. Gently fold raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and lemon juice into blueberry mixture. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. Add filling; dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1/2-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge. Bake 10 minutes. , Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake 45-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY BERRY PIE WITH FROZEN BERRIES
Using frozen berries means you can make this easy pie year-round. Precooking the filling means you get perfect consistency (no more runny pies) and the cook time on the crust is perfect! I prefer to spell things in the top crust like "I love you."
Provided by amberlynn
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 of the pie crusts.
- Combine berries, sugar, cornstarch, liqueur, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as berries thaw and the mixture thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat when it reaches the consistency of a runny jam or a sundae fruit topping.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Moisten the edge of the crust with cold water, top with the second crust, and seal by pinching. Poke at least 3 holes in the top crust.
- Whip half-and-half and egg yolk together in a bowl with a fork. Brush over pie crust. Place pie on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool so filling becomes solid, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 255.7 mg, Sugar 26.8 g
BERRY PIE
The recipe for this pie was sent to us by a women who dined with us and said her aunt had a recipe that we should use. It's one of our most popular desserts!-Dawn Mangan, Bismarck, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Add berries; stir gently. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; cool. , Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Seal and flute edges. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes Reduce heat to 350°. Remove foil; bake 40-50 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts :
CAFE HON'S MIXED BERRY PIE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield One 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the crust: Process the flour, salt, shortening and butter in a food processor until you get the visual consistency of fine meal.
- Place the fine meal into a bowl. With a fork make a hole in the meal. Pour the ice water in the hole and gently mix the water into the fine meal. Continue this process until the fine meal has the consistency of play dough.
- Flour your board and rolling pin, and then roll out the dough. Divide the dough in half and roll out dough for a 2 crust 9-inch pie.
- For the filling: If using frozen fruit, measure first, then thaw and drain fruit.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon, stir with fork. Place 1 crust into the pie pan. Spread 1/3 of the sugar mixture on the bottom and add fruit. Top the mixed berries with the rest of the sugar mixture. Wet the edges of the bottom crust by dipping your finger in the ice water and rubbing it around the edge of the crust. Place the top crust on the pie and gently press the top crust to the bottom. Trim with a knife and roll under. Press together with the thumb and forefinger to make a scalloped edge. With the knife, place 8 1/2-inch slits on the top of the pie. Bake for 45 minutes. When checking the doneness of the filling, insert a knife into the center of the pie. If there is little or no resistance, the pie is done.
THREE BERRY PIE
In this recipe you can use blackberries instead of raspberries. Frozen fruit may be used instead of fresh.
Provided by Jenn Hall
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Raspberry Pie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until the pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture, then gently toss with a fork. Push moistened portion to the side of the bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, until all is moistened. Divide the dough in half. Form each half into a ball and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer one piece of dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough from the center to the edges to form a 12-inch circle. Wrap the crust around the rolling pin. Unroll it onto a 9-inch pie plate. Ease the crust into the pie plate, being careful not to stretch it. Trim the bottom crust evenly with the rim of the pie plate, and return the pastry-lined pie plate to the refrigerator.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Add the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries; gently toss until berries are coated. Allow fruit mixture to stand for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
- Roll out the remaining pastry for the top crust. Stir the berry mixture and pour the filling into the pastry-lined pie plate. Place the top crust over the pie and trim the edges, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold the top crust under the bottom crust, pressing lightly to seal. Crimp the edges of the crust and cut vents in the top to allow steam to escape. To prevent over-browning, cover the edge of the pie with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the baking tray for 25 minutes. Remove the foil.
- Bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 17.7 g
SASKATOON BERRY PIE FILLING
This is a great pie filling, or you can use it as a sauce over cheesecake, white cake, or soda cracker dessert. Filling is ready to be used right away or can be canned for later use.
Provided by Jodie Elliott Scutchings
Categories Desserts Fillings Fruit Fillings
Time 2h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring water and lemon juice to a boil in a large pot; stir in serviceberries. Return mixture to a boil.
- Whisk sugar and cornstarch together in a bowl. Stir sugar mixture into berries; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is clear, about 3 minutes.
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack pie filling into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above tops of jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars from stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY PIE FILLING
This recipe makes a tasty, not overly sweet or starchy, blueberry pie filling.
Provided by David Hodgdon
Categories Desserts Fillings Fruit Fillings
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir 3 pints blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a saucepan with water over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and add butter and remaining 1 pint blueberries; stir gently so blueberries stay whole. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 22.5 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
SASKATOON PIE
A not-too-sweet and fruity pie. Saskatoon berries are known as serviceberries in the United States. This berry has often been compared with blueberries though it has more of an apple flavor.
Provided by LIZTOEWS
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large saucepan, simmer berries in 1/4 cup water for 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice with berries. Combine sugar and flour together in a medium bowl, then stir into berry mixture. Pour mixture into a pastry lined 9 inch pie pan. Dot with butter. Place second crust on top of pie; seal and flute edges.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 244.8 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
PERFECT BLUEBERRY PIE FILLING
I love the the texture and flavor this technique produces in making blueberry filling. If you are tired of the overly processed and overly cornstarched taste of blueberry pie filling, give this a try. Method produces a "fresh blueberry" taste.
Provided by Pastryismybiz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup berries with 3/4 cup sugar in pan.
- Simmer on low heat until sugar is melted and mixture is very liquid; about 5 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch and water in bowl.
- Add to pan with blueberries.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to full boil and is clear and thick.
- Pour hot mixture into large bowl.Cool until warm.
- Fold in remaining 3 cups of blueberries, lemon rind, cinnamon,nutmeg and butter.
- Let cool before adding to pie crust.
- Add top crust and brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar.
- Preheat oven to 400°F but reduce heat to 375°F when you put pie in oven. Bake about 40 minutes. Check pie halfway through baking; cover edges with a strip of foil if edges are getting too brown.
- This technique works for any delicate fruit such as raspberries or strawberries.
Tips:
- Use a variety of berries. This will give your pie filling a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a mix of sweet and tart berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- Don't overcook the berries. Overcooked berries will be mushy and lose their flavor. Cook the berries just until they are softened and juicy.
- Add a thickener to the pie filling. This will help to prevent the filling from being too runny. You can use cornstarch, flour, or tapioca粉 as a thickener. Arrowroot powder can also be used, but it is not as commonly found in grocery stores.
- Sweeten the pie filling to taste. The amount of sugar you need will depend on the sweetness of the berries you are using. Start with a small amount of sugar and add more to taste.
- Add spices to the pie filling. Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can add a warm and flavorful touch to your pie filling. Be careful not to add too much spice, as it can overpower the flavor of the berries.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious and flavorful berry pie filling at home. Just be sure to use fresh berries, don't overcook them, and add a thickener and spices to taste. With these tips in mind, you'll be able to enjoy delicious berry pies all summer long.
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