In this Fresh Blueberry Blackberry Pie, a mound of fresh blueberries and blackberries are mixed with lemon juice, lemon zest, a few spices, and a bit of sugar and enveloped in a flaky, all-butter crust. This Fresh Blueberry Blackberry Pie brings out the natural flavors of both berries, making it the perfect summer, berry pie.
I know I’m posting a summer recipe, and summer is almost over. Actually, for a lot of folks, school has already started, but we’re still on summer vacation in New England. And we’re having 90+ degree weather around here. So it feels like we’re still in the middle of summer. And summer to me means berries – tons and tons of fresh, sweet, tart berries in every variety. Passing through the produce section of my grocery store, I couldn’t help but indulge in a few more cartons of blueberries and blackberries.
Normally we don’t just snack on blackberries in our house. They have the tendency to be a little tart. But that tartness is what makes them a perfect accompaniment with blueberries. In this Fresh Blueberry Blackberry Pie, the blueberries lend the pie sweetness, and the blackberries give the pie a much needed, tart counterbalance. The combination of the two fruits makes for one delicious pie.
For the crust, I’m partial to all-butter ones. They just come out so crisp, and nothing beats the flavor of butter. Nothing.
So how did this Fresh Blueberry Blackberry Pie go over with my family? Well, I made it 3 times in 2 weeks. To be fair, I made it while we in Chicago visiting our family. One evening we invited everyone over (that’s about 21 people) for a pie and ice cream. I made a peach pie, a strawberry pie, a vegan blueberry slab pie, and this Fresh Blueberry Blackberry Pie. Guess which one was finished first? Yup. This pie. Give this pie a try. I promise it’ll be a keeper 🙂
For the full recipe head on over to my friends,’ Julie and Maddy’s blog The Tastes of Lizzy T’s. You can find the link here.
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I’m still not ready to let go of summer yet either. Fresh berries are my favorite! This pie looks gorgeous, Aida! Wish I had a slice for breakfast 🙂
Yup. We definitely share the same love for fresh berries 🙂 I need to start switching gears to apples and pumpkin! Hope you and your family are having a great weekend!
Wow, that’s a gorgeous pie! I love the deep blues and purples of the fruit too.
Visiting via the Inspiration Monday Link Party! This looks very good…wonderful photography!
Thanks so much Angeline! The photography is a work in progress (always!), so I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the compliment. The pie was pretty good too 😉
You’ve given a new meaning to feeling blue! 🙂 And the blueberries! Yes, it’s STILL summerrrrrrr!!!! BTW- Love your photography!!
Tonya, it’s totally still summer. We’re having crazy 90 degree weather, so I can’t shake the summer recipes! Thanks for the kind words on my photography. That means a lot coming from such a talented photographer. Thanks for the love, friend!
Those blackberries look so perfect! I miss picking them fresh from our yard as a kid. Your crust also looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing on Weekend Bites!
This looks so good, I love the gorgeous color from the blueberries and blackberries.
Thanks so much, Sharon! I know – I love the deep, dark colors that are hidden on the inside of the pie.
Looks amazing! Great idea to combine the two berries! I’m going to have *at least* another month of summer (weather, at least) here in Phoenix. Ugh! Love the pie!
Thanks so much, Patricia! Oh my goodness – Phoenix in the summer must be burning hot. I’d be eating ice cream by the gallon-full! I hope you give the pie a try. It’s really a great combo 🙂