Description
Berry Flag Pie is a vibrant and delightful dessert that captures the festive spirit of summer gatherings. With its flaky crust filled with a luscious blend of sweet strawberries and tart blueberries, this pie is not only easy to make but also visually stunning. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July, serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chilled pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled pie crust into a pie dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped strawberries and blueberries. Add sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; toss to coat.
- Pour the berry mixture evenly into the prepared crust.
- For a lattice top, roll out another piece of dough, cut it into strips, and weave over the filling.
- Brush melted butter on top for a golden finish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg