Blackberry Pie is a classic dessert featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with sweet and tangy fresh blackberries. It’s perfect for summer gatherings or as a cozy year-round treat.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:8 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
5 cups fresh blackberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, gently mix blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges.
Pour the blackberry filling into the crust and dot with butter.
Top with the second crust—either a full top crust with slits for steam or a lattice pattern. Seal and crimp the edges.
Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45–55 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
Cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow filling to set.
Notes
Use frozen blackberries if fresh are not available—no need to thaw first.
Protect the edges of the crust with foil if they brown too quickly.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.