Huckleberry Pie
Experience the delight of huckleberries bursting with flavor in this easy-to-follow huckleberry pie recipe. With a sweet-tart filling encased in a flaky, buttery crust, this dessert is perfect for summer picnics or cozy family gatherings. Enjoy the nostalgic aromas and flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups huckleberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3–4 tbsp cold water (as needed)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Huckleberries: Rinse fresh berries under cold water; if using frozen, thaw completely.
- Make the Crust Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in lemon juice and cold water until dough forms a soft ball.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll half of the dough into a circle about 1/8 inch thick for the bottom crust and place it in a greased pie pan.
- Create the Filling: In another bowl, combine huckleberries with sugar and optional cinnamon. Pour into pie crust.
- Top It Off: Roll out remaining dough for the top crust; cut slits for ventilation and cover filling. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg