Saskatoon Berry Pie with Oat Crumble
A quintessential prairie dessert, this pie features the unique sweet-tart flavor of saskatoon berries topped with a rustic oat and brown sugar crumble.
🧂 Ingredients
- 6 cups Saskatoon Berries(fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour(for the crust)
- 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter(cubed, for the crust)
- 4-6 tbsp Ice Water(for the crust)
- 1 cup Rolled Oats(for the crumble)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar(packed, for the crumble)
- 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour(for the crumble)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter(melted, for the crumble)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pie crust: In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Press dough into the plate, trim and crimp edges.
- 3
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, gently toss saskatoon berries with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- 4
Pour the berry filling into the prepared pie crust.
- 5
Prepare the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Pour in melted butter and mix until combined. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the berry filling.
- 6
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- 7
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If using frozen saskatoon berries, do not thaw them completely before using, as they can become mushy.
- ✓A mix of fresh and frozen berries can provide a good balance of flavor and texture.
- ✓Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the crumble topping.
- Incorporate a few fresh raspberries or blueberries with the saskatoon berries for added complexity.