Description
This Elderberry Pie recipe features a classic double-crust pastry filled with sweet and tangy elderberries, enhanced with lemon juice and thickened with cornstarch for the perfect balance of flavors. A delightful homemade dessert that combines tartness and sweetness beneath a flaky golden crust, perfect for berry lovers and seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed
Filling
- 4 cups elderberries
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the elderberries, white sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water. Mix gently until the mixture is evenly combined and the cornstarch is fully dissolved to help thicken the filling while baking.
- Assemble Pie: Roll out one of the pie crusts and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Pour the elderberry filling into the crust, distributing evenly. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter to add richness.
- Top Crust: Cover the filling with the second pie crust. Trim any excess dough from the edges, crimp or flute the edges to seal the pie, and cut small vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie on the middle rack of the oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed frozen elderberries; avoid raw uncooked elderberries as they can be toxic.
- To prevent the crust edges from burning, cover them with foil halfway through baking if they brown too quickly.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream complements the tartness of the elderberries.
- Ensure the pie is fully cooled to avoid a runny filling.
Keywords: elderberry pie, berry pie, homemade pie, fruit dessert, double crust pie, baking dessert