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Four Berry Pie

Fresh mixed berry pie with a homemade berry jam. Great for a summer party or treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 4 hours
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust
  • 9 whole graham crackers broken into pieces
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted & cooled
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Berry Filling
  • blackberries washed & dried
  • Raspberries washed & dried
  • Blueberries washed & dried
  • Strawberries washed & dried
  • granulated sugar
  • lemon zest & juice
Berry Jelly
  • blackberries
  • raspberries
  • stawberries
  • blueberries
  • granulated sugar
  • cornstarch

Method
 

Graham Cracker Crust:
  1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F and position rack, so it is in the middle of the oven.
  2. Using a food processor, pulse the graham crackers to an even crumb (like breadcrumbs), about 10-15 pulses.
  3. Add melted butter and sugar over the graham crackers, pulse about 5 times until combined
  4. In pie pan, sprinkle the graham cracker mixture and then use a measure cup to press the crumb evenly on the bottom and sides of pan.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and freezefor 15 minutes.
  6. Remove plastic wrap, cover with parchment paper, and add baking weights.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until fragrant and crust has started to brown.
Berry Filling:
  1. Prepare all the berries by washing, drying, and hulling.
  2. Portion out 2 cups of berries for the jelly and set aside the remaining berries in a separate bowl for pie topping.
Berry Jelly:
  1. Use the food processor or a mini blender to puree the raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries until smooth.
  2. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.
  3. Pour remaining, seedless mixture into a small saucepot.
  4. Add sugar and cornstarch, heat on medium/low until thickened, typically 5-8 minutes.
  5. Mix about 2 cups of berries with the cool jelly. Then place the jelly/berry mixture into the graham cracker crust. Place the remaining berries over the jelly and slowly press into the jelly.
  6. Chill the assembled berry pie for a minimum of 4 hours, recommend a 6 hours.

Notes

*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE
YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.