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Partridgeberry Pie (Tart Red Berry Dessert)

Partridgeberry Pie (Tart Red Berry Dessert)

Partridgeberry Pie with a lattice crust is a traditional Newfoundland dessert featuring tart red berries in a sweet filling beneath a buttery golden top best enjoyed warm with cream or custard
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Canada
Servings 4
Calories 730 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen partridgeberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp plain flour for thickening
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp butter

For the pie crust

  • 250 g plain flour
  • 125 g cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 –6 tbsp ice cold water

For serving

  • Fresh cream or custard

Instructions
 

  • To begin, whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the cold butter cubes and rub gently with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transition to adding water.
  • Sprinkle in cold water a tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking to maintain flakiness. Shape into two discs, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Place a baking tray inside to heat, which helps the base crisp evenly. Prepare the filling while the dough rests.
  • In a bowl, combine partridgeberries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and zest. Stir gently to coat the berries evenly. Add butter just before filling the crust.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc into a circle about 30 cm wide. Line a 22 cm pie dish with the dough, leaving an overhang. Transition to adding the filling.
  • Pour the berry mixture into the prepared crust. Dot with small pieces of butter for richness. Transition to rolling and shaping the lattice.
  • Roll out the second dough disc into a rectangle about 3 mm thick. Cut into even strips (around 1.5–2 cm wide). Lay half the strips across the pie, evenly spaced. Weave the remaining strips over and under to form a lattice. Trim excess pastry and crimp the edges to seal.
  • Place the pie on the preheated tray and bake for 20 minutes at 200°C. Reduce heat to 180°C (350°F) and bake for another 25–30 minutes until golden brown and the filling bubbles through the lattice. Proceed to cooling.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes. This resting time helps the filling set. Prepare for serving.
  • Slice the pie and serve slightly warm with cream or custard. Presentation tip: Brush the lattice with a little egg wash before baking for a glossy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 730kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 8gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 5gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 914IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 3mg
Keyword berry pie
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