Simple Recipes for Goumi Berry Pie
Goumi Berry Pie is a unique, flavorful dessert featuring tart-sweet goumi berries in a flaky, buttery crust. This easy-to-make pie combines fresh or foraged goumi berries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch for a vibrant, juicy filling. Perfect for showcasing this underrated superfruit, it bakes to golden perfection in under an hour and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. A delicious alternative to traditional berry pies, with a striking red color and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Great for home bakers looking to try something new!
Ingredients
For the Crust (double crust):
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 6-8 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 4 cups-fresh goumi berries
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (or tapioca starch)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (for dotting)
For the Egg Wash (optional):
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk, whisked
Instructions
1. Make the Pie Crust
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Divide into two disks, wrap, and chill for 30+ minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Gently mix berries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Let sit 10 minutes
3. Assemble the Pie
- One crust should be rolled out and put in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Add berry filling and dot with butter.
- Cut slits for steam and crimp the edges of the second crust. Brush with egg wash.
4. Bake & Cool
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45-55 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- To set the filling, let it cool for at least two hours before slicing.