- Can I use frozen blackberries?
- Yes, but don't defrost them beforehand as they release a lot of juice. Toss them frozen into the cornflour mixture and bake for 5-10 minutes longer.
Blackberry lattice pie
The sharp, tart flavour and dark colour of blackberries create a dramatic effect in this pie. Similar to the strawberry version, managing the fruit juice is key here. Brown sugar adds a deeper, caramel-like flavour to the filling, which pairs brilliantly with the wildness of the blackberries.
Ingredients
300
g
Flour
150
g
Butter (ice-cold)
100
g
Icing sugar
1
pc
Egg yolk
2
tbsp
Cold water
1
pinch
Salt
400
g
Fresh blackberries
50
g
Brown sugar
2
tbsp
Cornflour
1
tsp
Lemon juice
1
packet
Vanilla sugar
1
pc
Egg (for glazing)
Shopping List (0)
Equipment Needed
- Pie dish
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
For the pastry, rub the cold butter into the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the egg yolk and water, knead together, then chill for 30 minutes.
Tip: Cold dough is easier to work with; it doesn't tear or stick.
2
✓
Gently toss the blackberries with the sugars, cornflour, and lemon juice.
Tip: Blackberries are delicate fruit; handle gently to keep the berries whole.
3
✓
Line the dish, fill it, and lattice the top. Brush with egg.
Tip: Latticing helps vent steam, so the filling thickens and doesn't run.
4
✓
Bake at 180°C for approx. 40 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Tip: The filling needs to 'bubble' in the centre too, indicating the cornflour has activated and thickened the juice.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 300 g Flour
- 150 g Butter (ice-cold)
- 100 g Icing sugar
- 1 pc Egg yolk
- 2 tbsp Cold water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 400 g Fresh blackberries
- 50 g Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Cornflour
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 packet Vanilla sugar
- 1 pc Egg (for glazing)