Blackberry Pie (Made with Frozen Berries)
December 27, 2024Craving a slice of homemade blackberry pie but don’t have fresh berries on hand? No problem! This blackberry pie recipe is made using frozen blackberries.Using frozen blackberries means you can enjoy this pie any time of the year, and it comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to whip up a delicious pie without needing to wait for fresh berry season.
Equipment
- 9" pie dish
- pastry brush
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 9" pie crusts (homemade or store bought)
- 4 cups frozen blackberries (20 oz / 570 g)
- ¾ cup sugar (150 g)
- 1 TBS lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 5 TBS cornstarch (80 g)
- 2 TBS unsalted butter, cubed (30 g)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp coarse sugar
Instructions
- Place an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven. Heat the oven to 400º F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside.
- If using homemade pie crust, roll out the pie dough into two 12" circles. If you're using store-bought crust, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Line a 9" pie dish with one of the pie crusts. Place the lined pie dish and the top crust in the fridge to chill while you make the blackberry filling.2 9" pie crusts
- Place the frozen blackberries in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave the berries for about 30 seconds. You want to microwave them just enough so they become a little juicy, but not so much that they completely defrost.4 cups frozen blackberries
- Add the sugar, lemon juice, salt, and cornstarch to the blackberries. Stir together until the berries are coated and no dry cornstarch remains.¾ cup sugar, 1 TBS lemon juice, ¼ tsp salt, 5 TBS cornstarch
- Pour the berry filling into the lined pie dish. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly. Evenly distribute the cubed butter over the top of the berry filling.2 TBS unsalted butter, cubed
- Add the top crust. For the top crust you can either make a lattice top or simply roll the top pie dough round over the berries and cut a few slits to allow moisture to escape during cooking. Trim, seal, and crimp the edge of the pie.
- Whisk an egg in a bowl. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush the egg wash over the top of the pie. Sprinkle the coarse sugar over the top of the pie.1 egg, 1 tsp coarse sugar
- Place the assembled pie on the lined baking sheet (the baking sheet catches drips during baking). Put the pie in the oven and bake for 45 - 50 minutes. After 25 minutes, cover the edges of the pie with foil to prevent over browning.
- Remove the baked pie from the oven. Let it cool on a wire rack for at least 4 hours to completely cool and set. Once completely cool, slice and enjoy!