Ozark Mountain Berry Pie

Name: Ozark Mountain Berry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional; Dash salt; 1/3 cup water; 1 cup fresh blueberries; Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches); 1 cup halved fresh strawberries; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 3/4 cup fresh blackberries; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter

I think the best berries in the world are grown in the Ozarks. We own a small berry farm, and this is one of my favorite recipes. It's delicious served warm. —Elaine Moody, Clever, Missouri

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
Dash salt
1/3 cup water
1 cup fresh blueberries
Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
3/4 cup fresh blackberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon if desired, salt and water until smooth; add the blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside to cool slightly.
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Gently fold the strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and lemon juice into the blueberry mixture. Pour into pastry; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edges.
Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 406 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Ozark Mountain Berry Pie in Country June/July 1992

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Jeff

Jun 2, 2019

I first found this recipe in the ‘How to cook almost anything” and had never baked a berry pie. If was fantastic. Turns out every time and my family loves it.
butter36

Jun 28, 2018

made this and it is very good love it
pam2310

Jul 22, 2016

I always use Minute Tapicoca making this and other fruit pies. Makes a lot better fruit pies!
leighannwoj

May 7, 2016

I've made this a couple times using fresh berries, always delicious! I see some people have used frozen berries with success. Do you defrost the berries first or add them to the blueberry mixture still frozen?
swtrading7

Jul 16, 2015

I made this pie last night for my husband and grandkids. It came out perfect and everyone devoured it. I used fresh berries, followed the recipe as written and it set up perfectly. I will definitely make another, as there were NO leftovers. Awesome flavor and texture. Thanks so much for this delicious recipe.
janetellen

Jul 13, 2015

This is a similar recipe to my "South Mountain Berry Pie" - it uses the same variety and amounts of berries. I have entered the pie several times in our local fair and have won champion on it each time. It is delicious!
carolynstowers

May 26, 2015

Thanks, Elaine Moody. I love it. I used frozen berries so I added a little more corn starch and a little more sugar. I was afraid of the oven temp of 300 but it brown beautifully.
CThebeau

May 4, 2015

This is quite possibly one of the most delicious pies! LOVE!
debnbrian

Jan 25, 2013

I've tried several berry pies and this one is definitely a winner
Cahira

Dec 28, 2012

Delicious - I was using frozen mixed berries so I didn't cook the blueberries down but it still turned out excellent. Great flavor and it set well, nothing more annoying than a runny berry pie ;)