Get yourself some beautiful blackberries and get ready to make the best pie you’ve ever had! Blackberry Pie is not the most common fruit pie. Compared to Apple Pie, Blueberry Pie or Cherry Pie, it might not even be one you think of when you decide to get in the kitchen and bake. But a delicious, homemade Blackberry Pie can certainly hold its own with all of the other fruit pie heavyweights, and when you bring it out after dinner, everyone will want a slice! With its flaky, buttery crust, syrupy berry filling, and topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this blackberry pie recipe is irresistible. Get the full recipe here, along with instructions for making an impressive lattice top pie crust.
Should You Use Fresh or Frozen Blackberries for Pie?
Fresh blackberries are preferred when making this homemade pie. Just look at how beautiful they are! In most places, blackberries are in season during the summer months. Look for locally grown berries for the best flavor. If you can’t get your hands on fresh blackberries, or if the berries at the store aren’t the freshest this week, feel free to use frozen blackberries instead. Simply allow them to thaw first, and drain away the liquid that comes out. Whether you use fresh or frozen blackberries in your pie, do a taste test before you start baking. If the berries are sweet, you may want to reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe. If they are tart (as blackberries sometimes are) you should use the amount listed, or add more to taste. I love making fruit pies! You should check out all of my 20+ pie recipes, but I think you’ll specifically enjoy this recipe for Peach Pie. Summer is not the same without one!
Why You’ll Love This Blackberry Pie Recipe
Key Ingredients in Blackberry Pie
Here’s what you need to make this Pie! Simple, fresh ingredients make this recipe easy. Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Pie Crust: To make this crust you’ll need all-purpose flour, salt, butter, and shortening. Using both fats makes the crust easier to work with in warm temperatures, but you can also use an all-butter pie crust, or use your own tried and true crust recipe instead. Blackberries: Fresh or frozen blackberries can be used in this recipe. If you want to use frozen berries, thaw them first, and drain away any liquid. For fresh berries, simply rinse and dry them. Cornstarch: To create a thick, silky pie filling, we will add cornstarch as a thickener. Sugar: Blackberries are sweet, but they need to be sweeter if they’re going to be part of this dessert! Taste your berries to see how much sugar you’ll need to add. Lemon: The zest and the juice are added to give the pie a bit of brightness. Cinnamon: I like cinnamon in blackberry pie. You might enjoy vanilla extract or almond extract instead. Egg Wash: A simple combination of egg and water is brushed on the crust to help it brown up beautifully.
How To Make Blackberry Pie
Recipe Tips
Need more help with the lattice top? I have a whole post with more pictures outlining the whole process step by step. You can also skip that part and make a solid pie crust instead if you prefer. Be sure to cut slits or small holes to allow steam to escape.Don’t Skip the Starch. Cornstarch is key to thickening the juices from the berries. You can also use all-purpose flour or ground instant tapioca as a thickener, but I find that cornstarch works best. Let it Cool. The filling will be way too hot to eat when the pie first comes out of the oven! Be sure to let it cool for at least two hours before serving.
Storing Tips
You can store this pie at room temperature or in the fridge. Be sure that it’s covered and well-sealed either way. It will stay good for 4-5 days if stored in the refrigerator, and about 2 days on the counter.
Recommended Tools for Making Pies
I use these items for almost every pie I make. They are super helpful kitchen tools that will make blackberry pies or any kind of pie super simple to construct.
Pastry Cutter.Pastry Wheel.9-Inch Pie Plate. This is the pie dish that I use, and I love how it comes with a lid that comes in so handy for storing!Pastry Brush. This is for brushing on an egg wash before baking your pie. I like to use a silicone pastry brush because it’s easy to wash and sanitize.
I can’t wait to hear about how much everyone loved the classic blackberry pie that you made from scratch! Pin this recipe so others can find it too. © Little Sunny Kitchen
