Sweets

Bumbleberry Pie

Author: Mary DiSomma

One of my favorite summertime pies is “bumbleberry pie.” Although an actual bumbleberry does not exist, the bumbleberry pie sure does. Basically, a bumbleberry pie is fruit pie made with at least three different berries: I like to use blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries but feel free to throw some strawberries into the mix as well. And if it’s cherry season, pit a few fresh cherries and throw those into your bumble of mixed berries. (Though not a “berry,” cherries nonetheless make a great addition to this glorious fruit filled pie.) My rule of thumb is to have 6 cups of whatever berries you fancy.

Bumbleberry Pie

Bumbleberry Pie

A bumbleberry pie is fruit pie made with at least three different berries: I like to use blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries but feel free to throw some strawberries into the mix as well. And if it’s cherry season, pit a few fresh cherries and throw those into your bumble of mixed berries.

Yield
6-8 servings
Prep Time
45 minutes 45 min
Cook Time
35 minutes 35 min
Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes 1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Glaze

Instructions

  1. Place the flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse a few times to combine. With the processor on, add the butter through the feed tube, a few pieces at a time. Once the butter is incorporated, add the shortening a little at a time. Pulse 8 to 10 times until the butter and shortening form pea-size pieces. With the machine running, add ice water down the feed tube and pulse until the dough begins to form a ball. Be careful not to get any actual ice into the flour mixture. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface and form into a ball. Divide the ball in half and slightly flatten each ball with the palm of your hand. This will make rolling out the dough easier once it is chilled. Wrap the two dough pieces in plastic food wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. While dough is chilling, prepare the pie filling. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the three types of berries, plus the lemon juice and sugar. Toss gently to combine. Add the flour and tapioca and toss gently to coat the berries.
  3. Remove the chilled pie dough from the refrigerator. Spray a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one piece of dough into an 11-inch circle. Fold the dough in half and place in the pie pan. Unfold the dough so it fits in the pan. Roll the other piece of dough into an 11-inch circle and cut into 1-inch strips. The strips will be used to form a lattice crust on top of the pie.
  4. Place the filling into the pie-dough-lined pan. Make a crisscross lattice on top of the pie using the dough strips.
  5. Combine the egg with the cream. Trim the lattice dough on the pan side and crimp the dough around the edge to adhere the lattice crust to the pie dough bottom. Lightly brush the lattice crust and dough side with the egg wash.
  6. Place the pie on a baking sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and continue baking until the pie is golden brown, about another 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 1 hour before slicing.
View Mary's Tips
Bumbleberry Pie

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @mary.disommaon Instagram.

Tips

I use my favorite pie dough recipe for this pie. It includes shortening as well as butter which I think makes the crust extra tender. The recipe makes enough pie dough so you can create a beautiful lattice design on top of the pie.
If this recipe has got you in a pie-making frame of mind, why not try this delicious Southern Peach Cobbler recipe I posted recently?

Extra Bits

In My Life in Pies: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Family and Friends, you’ll find more berry-filled favorites and plenty of tips to master both classic and creative pies at home. Click the link below to grab copies for yourself and your friends!

Buy Pie Cookbook

Related Recipes

Join The Recipe Club

Come cook with me! Each month, I share new recipes along with my tips and tricks for all levels of home cooking.

Take A Look Inside My Cookbooks

My Life in Pies: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Family & Friends

My Life in Pies: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Family & Friends

My Life in Pies: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Family & Friends
$34.95
A Gift of Cookies: Recipes To Share With Family & Friends

A Gift of Cookies: Recipes To Share With Family & Friends

A Gift of Cookies: Recipes To Share With Family & Friends
$39.95
A Gift of Cookies: Recipes to Share with Family and Friends, Cover Gift Box

Deluxe Edition: A Gift of Cookies: Recipes To Share With Family & Friends

Deluxe Edition: A Gift of Cookies: Recipes To Share With Family & Friends
$65