If you are yearning for a dessert that is bursting with sweet and tangy summer flavors, look no further than the delectable Canadian Saskatoon Pie. This classic prairie treat not only enchants the palate but also holds a special place in the hearts of Canadians, particularly those from the province of Saskatchewan, where the wild Saskatoon berries are abundant. The unique flavor profile of these berries, with their hints of almond and plum, transforms this pie into an extraordinary culinary delight. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on the journey of creating this iconic pie promises to be a delightful experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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
CANADIAN SASKATOON PIE
Saskatoons are a berry found in the British Columbia prairies, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. They resemble a blueberry in looks but can be very nutty and cherry-like in flavour. This pie is a family favourite.
Provided by CharlieBrown64
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring saskatoon berries and water to a simmer; cook for 15 minutes. Drain any excess water; set aside to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk 1/2 cup sugar and tapioca together in a bowl. Stir tapioca mixture and lemon juice into berries.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with a single crust; pour berry mixture into crust. Dot berries with butter. Place top crust over berries; crimp edges of pie together tightly. Brush top of pie with egg white.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove pie from oven, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar, and return to the oven until pie is golden and filling is bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 135.2 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
SASKATOON PIE
Make and share this Saskatoon Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Graybert
Categories Pie
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, simmer saskatoon berries in water for 10 minutes.
- Add lemon juice.
- Stir in granulated sugar mixed with flour.
- Pour into pastry lined pie plate.
- Dot with butter.
- Cover with top crust; seal and flute edges.
- Make slits in the pie crust for air vents.
- Bake in 425F oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350F oven and bake 35-45 minutes longer or until golden brown.
OLD FASHIONED, TRADITIONAL SASKATOON PIE
A scrumptious, easy and traditional Saskatoon pie recipe that my family has been baking for 4 generations.
Provided by Karlynn Johnston
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently toss together your Saskatoons, sugar and cornstarch/crushed Tapioca, until the berries are coated.
- Place your bottom crust into the pie plate.
- Pour your berries into the pie plate.
- Add butter on top if desired.
- Cover with your crust.
- Brush your pie crust with the egg then sprinkle the sugar on top.
- Pinch the seams together and mark your pie vents as you like.
- Using the lowest rack of your oven, bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for about 50-55 minutes more.
- When your pie edges start to become too brown - and they always will- cover the edges with tinfoil or use a pie crust cover. I have one and they are amazing!
- Continue baking until you see the pie filling bubbling and your pie is beautifully browned all over the top.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a baking rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 292 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
OLD FASHIONED SASKATOON PIE
Old fashioned saskatoon pie is a taste of the Canadian prairies. This flavourful berry makes for a most delicious pie; deep glorious purple, lightly sweet with a bit of tang, and that indescribable, complex flavour that comes from this unique berry. Use fresh saskatoons, frozen ones, or can the filling for winter time.
Provided by by Margaret Bose Johnson, Kitchen Frau
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the saskatoon berries and the lemon juice (and water, if using frozen berries), stirring often, until the berries release some of their juices and shrink a bit, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and the sweet rice flour or cornstarch until they are well combined. Dump these into the berries and bring them to a boil, stirring often. Once they boil, cook the pie filling until it is thickened, about 30 seconds. Stir in the almond extract or rosewater, if you are using it. (If you used frozen berries, the filling may look quite thick at this point, but the berries will release more juice as the pie bakes.)
- Remove the saskatoon pie filling from the heat and allow it to cool completely. At this point, the filling can be refrigerated for up to 5 days before being used in a pie. It can also be used as a cooked fruit pudding, to eat with yogurt, to top a cheesecake, or on pancakes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pie pastry into two circles a little larger than your pie dish (one a little larger for the bottom crust).
- Line your choice of pie plate with the bottom crust. Pour in the cooled saskatoon pie filling and smooth the top. Add a top crust or layer of streusel topping (recipe above, instructions below). If using the top crust; roll it out, lay it on top of the pie, press the edges together, then trim off the excess pastry. Crimp the edges and cut vent slits into the top of the pie. Brush the top of the pie with the cream and sprinkle it with the 2 teaspoons of sugar if desired.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 350°F (180°C) and bake for another 40 to 45 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling up a bit through the vent holes. If the edges of the crust get too brown, cover them with strips of foil halfway through the baking time.
- Eat warm or at room temperature. Saskatoon Pie is great with vanilla ice cream.
- Cuts into 6 or 8 wedges.
- Place all the streusel ingredients in a bowl and cut them together with a pastry blender until they are well mixed and form pea-sized crumbs. You can also work them together with your hands or mix them with an electric mixer (do not overmix or the ingredients will bind to form a dough - which you'll have to crumble apart to make a streusel). Spread the streusel crumbs across the filling in a pie and bake as directed.
SASKATOON BERRY PIE
This saskatoon berry pie recipe may not require you to turn your oven on if you have some pre-baked crusts on hand. Would probably taste great if made in a graham crust as well! I haven't tried this yet (as my berries got eaten before they got baked into anything) but it looks easy to make, maybe next year... Found in the Summer 2005 issue of Canadian Gardening.
Provided by Dominique353
Categories Pie
Time 25m
Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil water, sugar & lemon juice together for 10 minutes.
- Add berries and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Dissolve corn starch in cold water and add to berries.
- Cook for another 5-10 mins until thickened.
- Remove from heat, add almond extract and stir.
- Pour into baked pie shells then let cool.
- Top with whipped cream, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 122.4, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen saskatoons: Fresh saskatoons are available in season from late June to early August. If you can't find fresh saskatoons, frozen saskatoons are a good alternative. Thaw them completely before using.
- Choose a pie crust that you like: You can use a homemade or store-bought pie crust. If you're using a store-bought pie crust, be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
- Don't overcook the filling: The filling should be thick and bubbly, but not overcooked. Overcooked filling will be tough and chewy.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
Saskatoon pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy filling, flaky crust, and beautiful purple color, saskatoon pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give saskatoon pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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