Canadian Saskatoon Pie

Saskatoons are a berry found in the British Columbia prairies, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. They resemble a blueberry in looks but can be very nutty and cherry-like in flavour. This pie is a family favourite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces (Optional)
• 5 cups saskatoon berries, or as needed
• 1 ½ tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 egg white, beaten lightly (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring saskatoon berries and water to a simmer; cook for 15 minutes. Drain any excess water; set aside to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk 1/2 cup sugar and tapioca together in a bowl. Stir tapioca mixture and lemon juice into berries.

Step 4

Line a 9-inch pie plate with a single crust; pour berry mixture into crust. Dot berries with butter. Place top crust over berries; crimp edges of pie together tightly. Brush top of pie with egg white.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove pie from oven, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar, and return to the oven until pie is golden and filling is bubbly, about 10 minutes.