Ingredients
2 pre-made pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Green food coloring (optional, for a zombie-like crust)
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, gently combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lime juice, and almond extract.
3. If using, tint one of the pie crusts green with a few drops of food coloring, kneading until uniformly colored.
4. Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
5. Pour the berry mixture into the crust and dot with the butter pieces.
6. Cover with the second pie crust. Crimp the edges to seal and cut a few slits in the top for ventilation.
7. Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
8. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake 35–45 minutes more, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack to allow the filling to set.
10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra “zombie” vibes, cut spooky shapes from the top crust before placing it on the pie.
If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover the edges with foil.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg