Description
A classic Lattice-Topped Berry Pie featuring a golden, flaky crust and a luscious mix of sweet and tart berries. Perfectly balanced flavors and a stunning lattice design make this pie both beautiful and delicious.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 ½ cups, forms the base of the buttery crust.
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup, sweetens the berries perfectly.
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (cold and cubed), gives the crust a tender, flaky texture.
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, balances the sweetness.
- Cold water: 6 tablespoons, helps bind the dough together.
- Mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries): 4 cups, the star of the pie with juicy, colorful flavor.
- Cornstarch: 3 tablespoons, thickens the filling so it’s not runny.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon, brightens the flavor of the berries.
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon, adds depth and aroma.
- Egg: 1 (beaten), for brushing the top crust.
- Coarse sugar: for sprinkling over the lattice before baking.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine Ingredients: Mix berries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out half the dough and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour filling in, weave lattice strips, and trim edges.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush with egg, sprinkle sugar, bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Cool on wire rack for 2 hours to set filling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use mixed berries for a more complex flavor.
- Keep ingredients cold for a flaky crust.
- Let pie cool fully before slicing to prevent a runny filling.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on crust for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: berry pie, lattice pie, summer dessert, homemade pie, fruit pie