Amish Blackberry Raspberry Pie

Amish blackberry raspberry pie is a simple and delicious way to use blackberries while they're in season. The mix of juicy blackberries and raspberries creates a sweet-tart filling that's topped with a buttery crumb topping and baked in a flaky crust. It's an old-fashioned pie with rich, jammy flavor - perfect for summer gatherings or Sunday dessert.

You can also easily swap in other fruits like blueberries or peaches, depending on what you have on hand. It's a flexible, super easy, no-fuss recipe that always turns out beautifully.

Why You'll Love This Pie

• Juicy and flavorful - Blackberries and raspberries are a perfect pair.
• Just the right balance - Sweet, tart, and a touch of spice from cinnamon.
• Buttery crumb topping - No need to fuss with a top crust.
• Simple ingredients - Pantry staples and fresh fruit are all you need.
• Quick and easy - Comes together fast with just a few simple steps.
• Easily adaptable - Works well with other berries or even peaches.

Tips for Making Amish Blackberry Raspberry Pie

• Use fresh or frozen berries
  • Either one works! However, if you're using frozen berries, you will need to let them thaw and drain first. Place the berries into a colander to thaw and drain.
• Let the filling rest before baking
  • After mixing the fruit, sugar, tapioca, and lemon juice, let it sit for about 15 minutes. This gives the tapioca time to soften and start soaking up the juices. It helps prevent a soggy crust and gives the filling a nice texture once baked.
• Don't skip the crumb topping
  • This easy topping adds flavor and texture without the work of rolling out a second crust. (However, you can use a second crust instead, if preferred.) Just cut the butter or shortening into the flour and salt until crumbly, and sprinkle it over the top. It bakes into a golden, buttery layer that pairs perfectly with the juicy filling.
• Dot with butter
  • A little extra butter on top of the crumbs before baking adds richness and helps with browning.
• Bake on the lower oven rack
  • Baking your pie in the bottom half of the oven helps the bottom crust brown nicely and fully cook without the top edges getting too dark. This way, you get a perfectly baked crust all around.
• Optional broil trick
  • If the crumb topping looks a little pale when the pie is fully baked, you can turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes to help it brown. Just watch it closely - it can go from golden to burnt very quickly! (If you don't have a broiler, you may want to move the pie to the top rack for the last 15 minutes.)

Variations

This simple, basic recipe works well with other fruits:

• Peach and Blackberry Pie
  • Use 2 cups sliced peaches + 2 cups blackberries. A great combination of sweet and tangy.
• Blueberry Raspberry Pie or Triple Berry Pie
  • Swap the blackberries for blueberries for a different take on this pie. Or use a combination of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
• All-Blackberry or All-Raspberry Pie
  • Use 4 cups of just one berry for a simpler, bold-flavored pie.
• Pick-a-Fruit Pie (design your own pie)
  • Feel free to mix in other fruits like a bit of sliced strawberries or a little rhubarb for even more variety. Swap out the fruit and use this recipe to make an apple pie, nectarine pie, apricot pie, etc.

Storage Tips

• Store, lightly covered at room temperature for up to 1 day. (Covering a pie tightly with saran wrap will quickly create a soggy crust. I cover mine lightly with a dish towel, or only cover the filling part with plastic wrap and leave the edges uncovered.)
• Refrigerate for up to 4 or 5 days.
• Freeze baked pie (well wrapped) for up to 2 months. Loosely cover, and thaw in refigerator overnight.

What Kind of Crust Should I Use?

More Amish Fruit Pies

• Fresh Peach Pie
• Fresh Strawberry Pie
• Blueberry Pie
• Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie with Crumb Topping
• Rhubarb Custard Pie
• Traditional Apple Pie
• Dutch Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
• Apple Schnitz Pie

Easy Amish Blackberry Pie

This Amish blackberry raspberry pie is one of those classic summer desserts that never goes out of style. The combination of fresh fruit, flaky crust, and sweet crumb topping is always a hit. Whether you're using berries from your own backyard or picking them up at the market, this recipe is a simple way to enjoy the best of summer baking.

If you've got lots of wild blackberries like I do, you can wash, dry, bag, and freeze them for later. Many Amish families can or freeze berries for year-round use - homemade pie is always within reach when you plan ahead!

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More Amish Recipes Using Minute Tapioca

• Peach Crumb Pie
• Grape Tapioca Pudding
• Strawberry Tapioca Pudding