Description
Best Wild Huckleberry Pie is a delightful summer treat that captures the essence of nature’s bounty. Picture a flaky, golden crust enveloping a vibrant filling brimming with plump wild huckleberries. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, creating a symphony on your palate. Ideal for picnics or cozy evenings, this pie is not just a dessert; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh wild huckleberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
- Milk or egg wash (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Rinse huckleberries and combine them in a bowl with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Pour the huckleberry mixture into the prepared crust.
- Optionally, top with another crust layer, cut slits for ventilation, and brush with milk or egg wash.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30–35 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Add lemon zest for extra zing. Substitute cinnamon with nutmeg for a different flavor profile. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.