Description
Sweet and tangy triple berry pie showcases a medley of fresh berries nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Homemade dessert delivers pure berry bliss you can savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Berries:
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries
Thickening and Sweetening Agents:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pie Crust and Finishing:
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a crisp 375°F (190°C), preparing for a delectable berry pie adventure.
- Gently tumble strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant fruit medley.
- Sprinkle sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract over the berries, carefully folding to ensure each morsel is evenly embraced by the sweet coating.
- Delicately unfurl the first pie crust, nestling it into a 9-inch pie dish with gentle precision.
- Transfer the glistening berry mixture into the prepared crust, strategically dotting the surface with small butter fragments for added richness.
- Roll out the second pie crust, draping it gracefully over the fruit-filled base, crimping the edges to seal in the delicious filling.
- Artfully slice small vents across the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Lovingly brush the crust with a golden egg wash, creating a luxurious sheen.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven, baking for 50-60 minutes until the crust transforms to a deep amber and the filling bubbles with enthusiasm.
- Allow the pie to cool and settle, letting the flavors meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Maximize berry flavor by using fresh, ripe berries at peak season for the most vibrant taste and optimal sweetness.
- Prevent soggy bottom crust by sprinkling a thin layer of breadcrumbs or ground nuts before adding the berry filling to absorb excess moisture.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular pie crust with a gluten-free pastry dough made from almond or coconut flour.
- Reduce sugar content by using a natural sweetener like stevia or replacing some sugar with honey for a healthier alternative that maintains delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 302 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg