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Freshly baked homemade Saskatoon pie with golden crust on a white kitchen table, crumbs and juice bubbling over, captured in natural light.

Saskatoon Berry Pie

A traditional Canadian prairie dessert combining tart Saskatoon berries with a flaky buttery crust — simple, homemade, and full of nostalgic flavor.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian, Prairie
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Alyssa Coleman
Cost: $12–$15

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish standard size for baking
  • 1 Rolling pin for crust
  • 1 Mixing bowl large, for filling
  • 1 Mixing bowl medium, for crust
  • 1 Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • 1 Pastry cutter or knife
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons
  • 1 Pastry brush for egg wash
  • 1 Wire cooling rack for cooling
  • 1 Pie server for serving

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups Saskatoon berries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour for crust
  • ½ cup Brown sugar for filling
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch for thickening
  • ½ cup Butter cold, cubed
  • 1 Egg for egg wash
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt for dough
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg or cinnamon warm spice
  • 2 tablespoon Ice water as needed for dough

Instructions

  • Prepare the crust by mixing flour, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water as needed to form dough.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix Saskatoon berries with sugars, cornstarch, vanilla, lemon zest, and spice.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
  • Add top crust, crimp edges, and cut small vents in the top.
  • Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Let cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours to set properly.
  • Slice and serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Notes

This pie is perfect in summer when Saskatoons are in season, but frozen berries work just as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg