Bourbon & Mixed Berries Pie
This Bourbon Mixed Berries Pie is a golden-crusted dessert packed with juicy strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, all laced with a touch of bourbon for a warm, caramel-like twist. The result is a sweet, tangy, and slightly spiced filling that bursts with flavor in every bite. It's comfort food with a fun, grown-up kick!
Ingredients
- 1 double crust dose
- 400 g mixed berries you can use either frozen mix or make your own mix as well!
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 60 g white caster sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 orange zest
- 50 ml Bourbon or to taste
- 1 tbsp cornflour
Instructions
- Take the first half of the pie crust out of the fridge and place it on a lightly floured surface.1 double crust dose
- Roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness, ensuring it’s large enough to cover the base and sides of your pie dish.
- Gently lay the rolled dough into the dish, pressing it into the edges.
- Trim any excess and place the dish back in the fridge to chill.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed berries, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, brown sugar, caster sugar, orange zest, and cornflour.400 g mixed berries, 100 g light brown sugar, 60 g white caster sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp cardamom, ½ tsp nutmeg, 1 orange zest, 1 tbsp cornflour
- Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Pour in the Bourbon and stir well, breaking up any lumps to ensure the mixture is smooth and consistent.50 ml Bourbon
- Let the filling rest for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Set your oven to 180°C and allow it to preheat while you finish preparing the pie.
- Take the second half of the pie crust from the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface.
- Create your desired decorations or lattice pattern, taking care not to overwork the dough. If it becomes too soft, chill it briefly before continuing.
- Spoon the berry filling into the prepared pie base, spreading it evenly.
- Carefully arrange your decorative top crust over the filling, sealing the edges as needed.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is a deep golden brown.
- Let the pie cool slightly before serving to ensure the filling sets properly.