Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this Easy American Mixed Berry Pie for the 4th of July, a delightful and visually striking dessert that encapsulates the essence of summer. Filled with a vibrant mix of fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, this pie not only tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and tangy flavors but also showcases a classic red, white, and blue theme perfect for festive gatherings. Its buttery crust is simple to make, making it an excellent choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Whether served warm with ice cream or chilled with whipped cream, this pie will surely impress your guests and become a beloved centerpiece at any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1 cup sugar
- 16 oz strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 12 oz blueberries
- 6 oz raspberries
- 6 oz blackberries
Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine flours and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter until it resembles sand. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
- Chill dough: Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare filling: Mix berries in separate bowls with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Roll out larger dough portion, transfer to a pie pan, and add berry filling sections using aluminum foil strips.
- Create stripes from the smaller dough portion and place over filling.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) for an additional 30–40 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg