How To Make A Red White and Blue Berry Pie

Nothing says Independence Day at my house like a red white and blueberry pie. The 4th of July is my favorite summer holiday by a mile. You could make this patriotic pie for Memorial day too, as it symbolizes our flag! 

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The pie crust is the shining star of this recipe by a mile. This recipe has been in my family for many many years and is a favorite with its buttery and flaky crust. 

This tasty pie is made with fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, blackberries, a little whipped cream, and some ice cream on top. With a little squirt of lemon juice over the berries, it truly is the world’s best pie recipe and will wow a crowd with how beautiful and tasty it is.

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE A RED WHITE AND BLUE BERRY PIE

• Deep dish pie plate
• Cookie Sheet
• Star cookie cutter
• Large mixing bowl
• Medium saucepan or large saucepan
• 9-inch glass pie plate
• Medium bowl
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons
• Aluminum foil
• Pastry cutter 

PIE CRUST INGREDIENTS

• 1 Egg
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp. Vinegar
• ¼ cup Water
• 1 Stick of butter flavored Crisco
• 1tsp. Salt

HOW TO MAKE THE PIE CRUST

The pie crust is the foundation of this recipe. I can taste a store-bought pie crust from a homemade one the minute I take a bite. I know this darn pie crust could be featured on the taste of home (wink) that is how confident I am with it! 

Did I mention this pie crust takes 3 minutes to whip up? That is winning in my book.

You will get out a medium bowl and your pie crust ingredients. Start by putting the Crisco into the bowl and then adding your flour over the top of it. Use your pastry cutter and make sure you evenly cut all of the Crisco into the flour. 

In a small bowl or measuring cup add in your egg, water, vinegar, and salt to make an “egg wash.” Whisk it well and add it to the Crisco and flour mixture. If you don’t have enough water, add in 1/4 of a cup of water extra until dough is sticky. 

 It will be at room temperature when you first make it, and it can be sticky. If you have 20 minutes to let your pie crust chill in the fridge, do that now! If you need to let it sit for longer and come back to it, that works too. You want the crust firm so it can be easily rolled out.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR RED WHITE AND BLUE PIE

Once the pie crust is chilling, in a separate bowl add in your berry mixture. Add in your cup sugar, and place blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries over top.

*Make sure to rinse strawberries, wash blueberries and blackberries well before adding them to the bowl.

BERRY PIE FILLING INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup of sugar
• ¼ tsp. Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Melted butter
• Berries
• Lemon juice (optional)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

In a small bowl add together all of the berry filling ingredients and mix together well.

HOW TO PUT TOGETHER AND PREPARE TO BAKE PIE

Once your dough is chilled in the fridge, and your berry filling is mixed together, get out your glass pie dish and heat oven to 450.

Split your pie dough ball in half. Roll out your first pie dough in about a 12-inch circle, and then roll out your second crust the same way. Firmly press crust into the dish until the entire bottom and sides are covered.

Blind bake your pie shell in the oven until slightly golden brown. Prick bottom of the shell to see if it is somewhat cooked. It is now ready for you to add in the berry mixture and top with your stars and stripes. I like to blind bake all of my pie crusts to ensure it doesn’t get soggy on the bottom.

Once the pie is ready to bake, place it in the oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 350 and bake for another 350. I like to cover my pies with aluminum foil on the top until the last ten minutes. I also like to put a cookie sheet under the pie in case any of the butter from the Crisco leaks out.

It is hard to clean that off of an oven floor, let me tell you!

HOW TO CUT A PIE

Because this recipe will have a non-traditional top crust it may be tricky to cut into. I like to cut all of my pies just like I would a pizza. Even if the pretty stars and stripes get messed up at your patriotic celebrations, the taste will make it worth it! 

HOW TO REHEAT PIES

Some may use a microwave, but I love to reheat pies in the oven. I do not let them bake all over again, but just enough to get them warm again. Once the center of the pie is warm, I know it is ready to eat! I like to test it with a toothpick. 

I hope you try this amazing recipe out this Independence day! Let me know how you like it. See the printable recipe below to share with family and friends!