Description
Homemade triple berry pie reveals summer’s sweetest bounty with layers of fresh berries nestled in a flaky, golden crust. Seasonal ingredients and simple techniques combine to create a dessert that delights your senses and brings comfort to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Berries:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
Filling Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pastry and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Blend fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly coated.
- Arrange the first pie pastry into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Transfer the mixed berry filling into the prepared crust, spreading it uniformly and dotting small butter pieces across the surface.
- Carefully layer the second pie pastry over the filled base, crimping and sealing the edges to prevent leakage.
- Create decorative ventilation slits across the top crust using a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape during baking.
- Gently brush the pastry surface with beaten egg, which will create a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Position the pie in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes until the crust turns a rich golden brown and the filling becomes visibly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely for 2-3 hours, enabling the filling to set and stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Select a mix of fresh, ripe berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for the most vibrant flavor and texture.
- Sprinkle a bit of sugar on the bottom crust before adding filling to prevent a soggy bottom and add extra sweetness.
- Use cold butter and keep pie dough chilled to ensure a flaky, tender crust that melts in your mouth.
- If berries are extra juicy, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch to help thicken the filling and prevent a runny pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg