Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of a classic Blackberry Pie. This homemade dessert features a buttery crust filled with juicy blackberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 5 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For the Crust:
- 1 package (14 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts or homemade double pie crust
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Fill the Pie: Pour the blackberry mixture into the crust, top with butter, and cover with the second crust.
- Finish and Bake: Brush the top crust with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, firm blackberries.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
