Fresh Gluten Free Berry Pie

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Move over double-crust berry pies. This FRESH Gluten Free Berry Pie is like eating a bowl of fresh berries and cream with the bonus of a flaky buttery crust.

large slice of berry pie with whipped cream on top on white plate.

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I ADORE fresh berries, especially in the spring and summer when they're at their peak. If I get a chance to go strawberry pickin', I rarely make anything with them because there's nothing like a freshly picked strawberry. It's just like a homegrown tomato. Know what I mean, Vern? Homegrown tomatoes have a different taste AND texture to them, and handpicked strawberries are the same way. They're sweeter, juicier, and just downright INCREDIBLE!

Even if I can't get to the strawberry fields, I love to make pies like this one with minimal other ingredients added. It lets those berries shine like the sweet little gems they are. Add the all-butter flaky crust and a (large) dollop of freshly whipped cream on top? Pure heaven.

ingredients you'll need to get started

berry pie ingredients measured out and labeled.

Gluten free pie crust - if you haven't made my gluten free pie crust yet, now is the time. It is so easy to make, it's flaky af, and very buttery. You'll seriously never know it's gluten free!
Mixed berries - you be the judge as to which berries go in your pie. My choice this time around was strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. But you can replace any of those with raspberries (also very good).
Cornstarch - thickens the filling so the berries are suspended in the pie like a magic trick!
Rose water (affiliate link) (optional) - trust me on this, just a drop or two of rose water compliments and intensifies the berry flavor.

let's make this berry pie

fully baked pie shell on marble surface.

Step 1: Blind bake pie crust as per recipe instructions; cool completely.

pureed strawberries in small food processor.

Step 2: Puree one cup of the strawberries.

cornstarch and sugar with strawberry puree and whisk in small saucepan

Step 3: Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add water and strawberry puree and boil for 3 minutes.

whisking strawberry jello powder into strawberry puree mixture in small saucepan.

Step 4: Remove from heat and whisk in dry Jello powder and rose water (if using).

pouring jello mixture over fresh berries in large glass bowl.

Step 5: Pour mixture over fresh fruit in a large bowl.

pouring berry filling into baked pie shell.

Step 6: Scoop fruit mixture into cooled pie crust and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve with freshly whipped cream.

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fresh berry pie FAQs

Can I use any combination of berries in a fresh berry pie?

Absolutely! I've made this pie with just strawberries, a mixture of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, and also a mixture of all of those PLUS raspberries. Each one was just as tasty as the previous one.

Would another flavor of Jello be suitable in fresh berry pie?

Any flavor you desire can be used in a berry pie. I've only ever used strawberry, but there are too many options to list here, all of which would be delicious. A couple frontrunners for me would be berry blue, raspberry, strawberry banana, or even cherry.

Is it possible to make a vegan berry pie?

Yes, you can use a vegan "jell" dessert, such as Gefen strawberry flavored Jello (affiliate link) and make the pie crust with dairy-free plant butter.

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fork cutting into slice of pie and whipped cream at the point.

I hope this pie leaves you as speechless as it does us. Enjoy!

~Kim