Best 3 Elderberry Pie Iii Recipes

Elderberry pie iii is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of elderberries with a sweet and flaky crust. The filling is typically made with fresh or frozen elderberries, sugar, cornstarch, and spices, while the crust can be made from scratch or store-bought. This pie is a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of elderberries and is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ELDERBERRY PIE II

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This is my favorite fruit pie of all. Wish I could find the berries in our area. Tapioca can be used in place of cornstarch if desired.

Provided by Esther Kenagy

Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
4 cups elderberries
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix cornstarch in a little bit of water and add to berries and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly until desired thickness. Add more cornstarch if not thick enough. Add lemon juice.
Pour into bottom crust. Dot with butter. Put on top crust or make a lattice.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until browned and berries are bubbling through holes in the crust, approximately 40 minutes.
Note: It is a good idea to put a pan or foil under the pie as it bakes since it might bubble over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 238.4 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

ELDERBERRY PIE

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This is my father's recipe. After many years, I finally got him to write it down. I go out in the fields about August 1st (in my area) and harvest some wild elderberries to make this delicious pie. My Grandson toke the top prize at the FFA Pie aution in 2006 with this pie.

Provided by RogerOH

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups elderberries
1 1/4 cups sugar
6 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie

Steps:

Combine berries, sugar, flour, and lemon juice in a medium sauce pan.
Heat mixture until it just starts to boil, stirring occassionaly.
Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spread bottom crust in a 9 inch pie pan.
Spread berry mixture in pie shell.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Dot butter on top.
Put top crust on and seal edges.
Poke several vent holes in top crust.
Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, leaving pie in oven, and bake for 30 minutes longer.

ELDERBERRY PIE

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Make and share this Elderberry Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pint fresh elderberries (dried berries make a better pie) or 1 pint the equivalent of reconstituted dried berries (dried berries make a better pie)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
pie crust
butter

Steps:

Make a pie crust and lay in a pie plate.
Place washed berries on pie crust and sprinkle with other ingredients.
Place dabs of butter on top and cover with second pie crust. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 994.8, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2343.1, Carbohydrate 255.3, Fiber 20.2, Sugar 199.9, Protein 2.2

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe elderberries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh elderberries, you can use frozen or dried elderberries, but the flavor will not be as good.
Be sure to pick the elderberries from a tree that is away from roads, pesticides, and other sources of contamination.
Wash the elderberries thoroughly before using them. Remove any stems or leaves.
If you are using fresh elderberries, you will need to cook them before using them in the pie. This can be done by simmering them in water for about 15 minutes, or by baking them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes.
Be careful not to overcook the elderberries, as this will make them tough.
Use a variety of spices to flavor the pie, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
Serve the pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Elderberry pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new dessert recipe, give elderberry pie a try. You won't be disappointed.