Jean's Special Berry Pie

Indulge in the homemade goodness of "Jean's Special Berry Pie," a vibrant, fruit-filled masterpiece that's perfect for any dessert table. This classic pie features a buttery, flaky crust made from scratch and brimming with a luscious medley of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Enhanced with a hint of lemon zest and juice for a bright, tangy kick, the filling is sweetened just right and thickened with cornstarch for the perfect sliceable consistency. The golden crust, brushed with an egg wash, offers a crisp, bakery-quality finish. Ready in just 30 minutes of prep and baked to perfection, this pie serves 8 and is a must-try for berry lovers. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this recipe is sure to impress! Keywords: homemade berry pie, fresh berry dessert, flaky pie crust, summer pie recipe, Jean's Special Berry Pie.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (for crust)
• 5 tablespoons Cold water
• 2 cups Fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
• 1.5 cups Fresh blueberries
• 1 cup Fresh raspberries
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar (for filling)
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for filling)
• 1 unit Egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and granulated sugar for the crust.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together.

Step 4

Divide the dough in half, shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss gently to coat the berries evenly.

Step 7

On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the excess dough, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.

Step 8

Pour the berry mixture into the prepared crust and dot the filling with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.

Step 9

Roll out the second disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Place it over the filling and trim the excess dough. Crimp the edges to seal.

Step 10

Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Step 11

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the wash over the top crust.

Step 12

Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Step 13

Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving to let the filling set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1539.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3997.9

Total Fat 216.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 133.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 741.1mg	0%
Sodium 1276.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 484.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 206.8g
Protein 44.3g	0%

Vitamin D 200.2IU	0%
Calcium 225.9mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1283.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 47.7%