- Why was the filling runny?
- Either the fruit was very juicy and needed more thickener, or you sliced into it while hot. Let it cool completely to set the gel.
Rustic Strawberry Lattice Pie
Fresh strawberries and butter crust are the taste of summer. The challenge here is the juice—strawberries release a lot of liquid. Cornstarch transforms that juice into a thick, glossy gel that holds the pie together.
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 Strawberries (chopped)
1/4
cup
Brown Sugar
2
tbsp
Cornstarch
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
large
Egg (for wash)
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Equipment Needed
- Pie Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Make the dough: cut cold butter into flour, sugar, and salt. Add yolk and water, knead, and chill 30 mins.
Tip: This 'rubbing in' method ensures the crust remains flaky.
2
✓
Toss strawberries with sugars, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
Tip: Cornstarch swells with heat, gelling the fruit juices.
3
✓
Line the pan, add filling, and top with a lattice crust.
Tip: Lattice allows steam to escape, preventing a soggy bottom.
4
✓
Brush with egg and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40 minutes.
Tip: If browning too fast, cover edges with foil.
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 Strawberries (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 large Egg (for wash)