Description
A delightful Black Raspberry Pie recipe from Gourmet Gusto, perfect for showcasing fresh black raspberries. This recipe is warm, encouraging, and easy to follow, bringing a taste of authentic Italian-inspired baking to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe for double pie crust
- 6 cups fresh black raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare your double pie crust according to your favorite recipe.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the fresh black raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Toss until the berries are evenly coated.
- Pour the raspberry filling into the bottom pie crust.
- Dot the top of the filling with the small pieces of butter.
- Place the top pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal and cut vents in the top crust.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure your black raspberries are fresh and ripe for the best flavor.
- If using frozen black raspberries, do not thaw them before using; you may need to increase the baking time slightly.
- Adjust the sugar quantity based on the sweetness of your berries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Approximately 30-40g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-250mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-13g
- Trans Fat: Less than 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-60g
- Fiber: Approximately 4-6g
- Protein: Approximately 3-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg