Easy Berry Pie

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Cool off with a slice of summer. Showcase your favorite seasonal fruits in a pretty pie the whole family will love.

Cook's note: This filling also makes a delicious sauce for ice cream or pound cake. Refrigerate, and use within two days.

  • 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 1/2 cups fresh berries, washed, hulled if necessary, and drained
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lime juice, or more as needed

Preparation

Step 1



Cool off with a slice of summer. Showcase your favorite seasonal fruits in a pretty pie the whole family will love. Cook's note: This filling also makes a delicious sauce for ice cream or pound cake. Refrigerate, and use within two days.

Ingredients:
2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
4½ cups fresh berries, washed, hulled if necessary, and drained
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup water
2 Tbsp lime juice, or more as needed

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a 9-inch pie pan, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom and sides of pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

In a food processor or using a fork, mash 2 cups berries. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan; whisk until smooth. Stir in mashed fruit. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture is thick, about 7–10 minutes. Add lime juice. Taste and add extra juice or sugar as needed.

Stir in remaining berries. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until partially thickened. Spoon into crust. Chill for at least 3 hours to set. Serve with ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, if desired. Store the pie, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:
Per serving
310 calories
49 g carbohydrates
2 g protein
14 g fat
30 mg cholesterol
100 mg sodium
3 g fiber