How to Make Saskatoon Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Saskatoon berries, also known as serviceberries or Juneberries, are small purple berries that grow on shrubs and are native to North America. They have a unique sweet and nutty flavor that is often compared to a cross between blueberries and almonds. These berries are a popular ingredient in traditional Indigenous cuisine and are also commonly used in pies, jams, and other desserts.

Saskatoon pie is a classic dessert that showcases the delicious flavor of these berries. It is a simpl...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups fresh serviceberries
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (14.1 ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Combine sugar and flour in a bowl.
  • Simmer berries and water in a large saucepan for 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, then stir in sugar mixture.
  • Press one pie pastry into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan. Pour berry mixture into the pan and dot with butter. Place second pie pastry over top; seal and flute the edges.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until crust is golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 93mg