- Can I use frozen berries?
- Yes, but don't thaw them first or they'll be too watery. Toss them frozen with the starch and bake 5-10 minutes longer.
Blackberry Lattice Pie
The bold, tart flavor and dramatic dark color of blackberries shine in this pie. Like the strawberry version, managing the juice is key. Brown sugar adds a deep caramel note that pairs beautifully with the wild berry tartness.
Ingredients
2 1/2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
10
tbsp
Butter (ice cold)
3/4
cup
Confectioners' Sugar
1
large
Egg Yolk
2
tbsp
Ice Water
1
pinch
Salt
3
cups
Fresh Blackberries
1/4
cup
Brown Sugar
2
tbsp
Cornstarch
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
large
Egg (wash)
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Equipment Needed
- Pie Dish
- Bowl
- Rolling Pin
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Prepare dough: rub butter into flour/sugar/salt. Add liquids, knead, chill.
Tip: Cold dough is easier to handle and doesn't stick.
2
✓
Gently toss blackberries with sugars, cornstarch, and lemon.
Tip: Handle berries gently to keep them whole.
3
✓
Fill pie, lattice top, brush with egg.
Tip: Lattice lets steam vent, thickening the sauce.
4
✓
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40 mins until bubbly.
Tip: Filling must bubble in the center to ensure cornstarch is activated.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 10 tbsp Butter (ice cold)
- 3/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 2 tbsp Ice Water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 3 cups Fresh Blackberries
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 large Egg (wash)