Homemade Blackberry Pie

This blackberry pie recipe has all the fresh flavors of summer baked into a flaky pastry crust for a simple but showstopping dessert!

As easy as pie! A simple blackberry and sugar mixture is tucked into a flaky homemade pie crust for the perfect summer dessert!

Make it even easier with store-bought crust.

Sweet & Juicy Blackberry Pie

On the west coast where I live, blackberries grow wild absolutely everywhere and make the best ever desserts! I can’t even tell you how many buckets my kids and I used to pick for summer baking and jam!

Use fresh or frozen blackberries in this summer pie recipe.I’ve included directions for either flour or cornstarch as the thickener, your choice!With just a handful of ingredients, this dessert is easy to prepare.Pie freezes well either before or after baking making it a great way to enjoy summer berries.Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Ingredients & Variations

Blackberries – Fresh blackberries in season have the best sweet/tart flavor, but frozen berries can be used and don’t have to be thawed. Be sure to check a few of the berries per the notes in the recipe to thicken correctly.

Sugar/Cinnamon -Sweeter, more ripe berries may need a bit less sugar. I like a tiny pinch of cinnamon but lemon zest works well too!

Thickener – Use either flour or cornstarch to thicken the blackberry pie filling. Read the notes in the recipe below as some berries may need a little bit of extra thickener.

Pie Crust – Pre-made pie crusts make prep and assembly so easy! Or use this DIY pie crust, and make it from scratch! Feeling fancy? Try a lattice crust!

How to Make a Blackberry Pie

The humble yet sweet and decadent pie is just what is needed for dessert!

Mix the blackberries with the filling ingredients per the recipe below. Line a pie plate with half the crust. Fill with blackberry mixture. Cover pie with remaining crust, brush with egg wash, and bake.Cool before serving to allow the pie to set.

Tips for the Perfect Pie

If using frozen berries, add the larger amount of flour/cornstarch in the recipe.Be sure to cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape before the egg wash.Place an empty baking sheet on the rack underneath the baking dish in the oven just in case of bubble-over.If the edges of the crust start to brown before the pie is baked, cover them with thin strips of aluminum foil or a pie shield. Allow the pie to cool before cutting so it can firm up otherwise it may be runny. Keep leftover blackberry pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve cold or reheat in the microwave.

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How Much Flour/Cornstarch to Add

Depending on how juicy the blackberries are, you may need a bit more or less of the thickener.

Taste a few of the berries. Berries that are smaller, tart, or have a little crunch when you bite them will need about 3 tablespoons of cornstarch or ⅓ cup of flour.

If they are sweet, ripe, and soft, they will have more juice and may need closer to 4 tablespoons of cornstarch or add an extra 2 tablespoons of flour.

Frozen blackberries will need the additional flour/cornstarch.