Mixed Berry Pie Filling
A warm mixed berry pie filling is exactly what your summer needs to feel complete. Nestled in a buttery pie crust and topped with cold vanilla ice cream, there really is nothing better.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Cost: Recipe $7.91 / Serving $0.99
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) double pie crust, homemade or store-bought
Berry Filling
- 4 to 6 cups fresh mixed berries ($7.14)
- ¾ to 1 cup granulated sugar ($0.24)
- ¼ cup cornstarch or ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ($0.05)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.04)
- 1 pinch salt ($0.01)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice ($0.10)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest ($0.05)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces ($0.25)
Instructions
- Prep the berries. Hull and slice strawberries if using. Leave smaller berries whole. Gently pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine the berries, sugar, cornstarch or flour, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, orange zest, and vanilla. Stir gently until evenly coated. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
- Assemble the pie. Roll out the bottom crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Spoon in the berry filling, leaving excess liquid behind. Dot the filling with the butter.
- Top the pie. Cover with the top crust, lattice, or crumble. Cut vents if using a solid crust.
- Bake. Place the pie on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 45 to 55 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool. Let cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Juicy berries. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons additional cornstarch if berries are very juicy.
- Crust protection. Shield edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Make ahead. The filling can be mixed and refrigerated up to 24 hours.
- Flavor swaps. Orange juice or apple cider vinegar can replace lemon juice.
- Texture option. Using flour instead of cornstarch creates a softer set.
- Storage. Store at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat slices at 300°F for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
