Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package of pre-made pie crusts or homemade pastry dough
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: a sprinkle of powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine berries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Gently stir to coat all the fruit.
- Add cornstarch to the berry mixture, ensuring no lumps remain, to achieve a thick, jam-like filling.
- Refrigerate the filling for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie crusts and fit one into a pie dish.
- Pour chilled berry filling into the crust. Cover with the second crust, trim excess dough, and crimp edges for a decorative finish.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a shiny, golden look. Bake for 45-50 minutes until crust is crisp and golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh berries when possible for maximum flavor.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste or fruit tartness.
- For gluten-free options, substitute with gluten-free pie crusts.
- For a rustic look, consider making a lattice crust instead of a full top crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg