Description
Berry Crumble Pie is a comforting and celebratory dessert featuring a crispy, buttery crumble topping layered over a juicy, vibrant mix of berries. Combining simple pantry staples and fresh or frozen berries, this easy-to-make pie delivers bakery-quality flavor and texture perfect for any season or occasion.
Ingredients
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Berry Filling
- 4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Crumble Topping
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold
Instructions
- Prepare the Berry Filling: Rinse the berries and pat them dry. In a large bowl, gently toss the berries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and all-purpose flour to evenly coat. The flour helps thicken the juices during baking for the perfect filling consistency.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly but can be pressed together.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the berry mixture into a greased baking dish or pie pan. Evenly spread the crumble topping over the berries, covering all filling to trap steam and create a crispy crust.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the assembled pie for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the pie to cool for at least 20 minutes so the filling can set, improving flavor and texture for clean, beautiful slices.
Notes
- Choose fresh or frozen berries; thaw and drain frozen berries to avoid soggy filling.
- Use cold butter in the crumble topping for a crisp and flaky texture.
- A deep dish pie plate helps contain the juicy berry filling better.
- Adjust the sugar amount depending on the natural tartness of your berries.
- If topping browns too quickly, cover edges or entire crumble with foil halfway through baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg