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Elderberry Pie II

Name: Elderberry Pie II
Yield: 1 pie
Ingredients: 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie; 4 cups elderberries; 1 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Rating: 4.71 stars

31 Ratings
24 Reviews
6 Photos

This is my favorite fruit pie of all. Wish I could find the berries in our area. Tapioca can be used in place of cornstarch if desired.

By Esther Kenagy

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 pie

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
4 cups elderberries
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Step 2

Mix cornstarch in a little bit of water and add to berries and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly until desired thickness. Add more cornstarch if not thick enough. Add lemon juice.
Step 3

Pour into bottom crust. Dot with butter. Put on top crust or make a lattice.
Step 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until browned and berries are bubbling through holes in the crust, approximately 40 minutes.
Step 5

Note: It is a good idea to put a pan or foil under the pie as it bakes since it might bubble over.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

389 calories; 3.3 g protein; 61.8 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 238.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (24)

Most helpful positive review

Carrie

08/30/2003

This was deeelicious...and I don't even like elderberry pie! I added about 1T extra of cornstarch and made a lattice crust. This pie had a perfect consistency and my family just couldn't stay out of it. Will make again! Read More

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(80)

Most helpful critical review

Joanne Danz Gannon

09/14/2010

Oh My-Took forever to clean the tiny tiny berries. Cooked them and it looked fine. I don't know what goes on in the baking process but when I was done it was crunchy-not good. NOT a do-over Read More

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(6)

31 Ratings

5 star values: 25
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Carrie

08/30/2003

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(80)

Langela Richardson

08/15/2011

Great pie! I love elderberries and found that the easiest way to clean/ de-stem the berries is to freeze them first. Then they practically fall off the stems. Super easy! Read More

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(61)

KAREN_G32

08/30/2003

This was the first time I thickened the berries before baking. What a difference. This is what elderberry pie should look like AND taste like!!! Read More

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(48)

JOY

09/08/2004

This is a very easy pie to make. Not so sweet that you get sick. Just a wonderful taste. I've made 5 pies already this year. I loved it!!!Once your prepare the berries and put them in the sauce pan with the sugar and cornstarch you will be able to see how thick your pie will be. I'm preparing more berries and freezing them for winter pie making. Read More

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walker23

08/30/2010

This was my first elderberry pie - we picked the berries from bushes we had planted in our backyard a few years ago. I love that this recipe has you thicken the filling before putting it in the crust because I don't like runny fruit pies. This method lets you control the thickness better. I used a full top instead of a lattice and my son agrees that the pie tastes better on Day #2. Elderberry certainly has a unique flavor - it wasn't quite as "crunchy" (from the seeds I imagine because we picked these over twice to remove as many stems as possible before washing) on Day #2. I'm going to try some jam and syrup too. We picked about 15 lbs. of berries and the bushes look like we barely touched them! Note to anyone from Western NY or Southern Ontario: we bought the bushes as bare root plants from the Erie County Conservation Tree and Shrub Seedling Program that the county runs every Spring. We bought 6 bare roots - about 12" tall at the time - and after two years the plants were VERY bushy and about 10' tall. They cost next to nothing - it's a great program to check out as they offer LOTS of other trees and plants too. These elderberry bushes attract birds butterflies bees etc. - this is the first year I got to the berries before the birds! There are lots of berries to share though!!! Thanks for the great recipe! Read More

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(31)

blondienewspaper

03/09/2009

This was the first elderberry pie I ever baked. The pies I baked were for an elderly man who is ill. He loved them. I found out that I don't care for elderberries but this recipe was the best. I didn't have any fresh elderberries available so I bought some dried ones and soaked them until plump. Thanks for this recipe. Read More

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(14)

ANGELFEATHERS1

09/11/2004

This was the first elderberry pie I've ever made and it turned out beautiful and delicious. Some said it was the best pie they had ever had. Thanks! Read More

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(14)

Norma

08/29/2008

This was my first Elderberry Pie!It was excellent! Thickening the filling 1st is a wonderful idea.I'm of to pick more berries before the Robins come. Read More

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(12)

Jocelyn Duesler Rebisz

01/05/2010

This is a lovely simple recipe that makes a great pie. Don't forget the butter! XOXO Joce Read More

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(7)

Joanne Danz Gannon

09/14/2010

Oh My-Took forever to clean the tiny tiny berries. Cooked them and it looked fine. I don't know what goes on in the baking process but when I was done it was crunchy-not good. NOT a do-over Read More

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(6)

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Nutritional Information

Elderberry Pie II

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 389

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 20 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 27 %

sugars:

fat: 24 %

saturated fat: 19 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 9 %

niacin equivalents: 19 %

vitamin b6: 11 %

vitamin c: 45 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 10 %

thiamin: 22 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Carrie

08/30/2003

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(80)

Langela Richardson

08/15/2011

Great pie! I love elderberries and found that the easiest way to clean/ de-stem the berries is to freeze them first. Then they practically fall off the stems. Super easy!

Helpful

(61)

KAREN_G32

08/30/2003

This was the first time I thickened the berries before baking. What a difference. This is what elderberry pie should look like AND taste like!!!

Helpful

(48)

JOY

09/08/2004

Helpful

(39)

walker23

08/30/2010

Helpful

(31)

blondienewspaper

03/09/2009

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(14)

ANGELFEATHERS1

09/11/2004

This was the first elderberry pie I've ever made and it turned out beautiful and delicious. Some said it was the best pie they had ever had. Thanks!

Helpful

(14)

Norma

08/29/2008

This was my first Elderberry Pie!It was excellent! Thickening the filling 1st is a wonderful idea.I'm of to pick more berries before the Robins come.

Helpful

(12)

Jocelyn Duesler Rebisz

01/05/2010

This is a lovely simple recipe that makes a great pie. Don't forget the butter! XOXO Joce

Helpful

(7)

Joanne Danz Gannon

09/14/2010

Oh My-Took forever to clean the tiny tiny berries. Cooked them and it looked fine. I don't know what goes on in the baking process but when I was done it was crunchy-not good. NOT a do-over

Helpful

(6)