Recipe Review

My blackberry dumplings with pie crust recipe was a big success. There was plenty of berry flavor, the sugar balancing out the tartness from the fruit and the bitterness from the seeds. The floral acidity from the lemon juice brought out the flavor, and the bit of salt balancing everything perfectly. The hint of butter in the pie crust was nice in the background, adding a savoriness that balanced the sweetness perfectly.

Most—but not all—of the berries broke down, creating a thick, juicy syrup that still had plenty of texture. The pie crust softened without getting mushy, contrasting nicely against the firm seeds in the syrup. Even if you sometimes avoid blackberries because of the seeds, I didn’t find this overly seedy—the extra water and pie crust were just enough to spread out the seeds and make them less noticeable.

Although this was great plain, I also loved it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, the residual heat melting it so that the creaminess flowed into the berries and dumplings. I thought it helped to balance out the slight bitterness from the seeds very nicely, so while definitely not required, a bit of Cool Whip, homemade whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream would be a nice addition to this.

If you’re craving a fruit cobbler but don’t want to wait an hour for it to bake or heat up your kitchen, this stovetop dumplings recipe is a great alternative to my old-fashioned blackberry cobbler with pie crust. Even though it’s a perfect summer dessert for the 4th of July or a Sunday dinner, you can make it with frozen berries and enjoy it any time of year.

Blackberry Dumplings with Pie Crust FAQs

Other Blackberry Recipes:

If you liked this dessert, you might want to try these as well:

Blackberry Cobbler with Pie Crust – This old-fashioned southern dessert has plenty of crispy pie crust and juicy berries.

Blackberry Cobbler with Dumplings – Bits of pie crust added to directly to the filling give this version a nice contrast in textures.

Seedless Blackberry Cobbler – Juicing the berries and adding pineapple chunks gives this no-seed version plenty of flavor and texture.

More Stovetop Dumplings

For more cobbler-like desserts in less time and without turning on your oven, take a look at:

Peach Dumplings on the Stovetop – Flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and citrus, this southern-style dessert is full of flavor.

Stovetop Apple Dumplings – Made with spoon dumplings, the texture is a bit different, but still good.

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Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Mixed Berries Ingredients

My mixed berry pie with frozen mixed berries recipe is easy because it only has a few ingredients:

Frozen Berries – 24 oz (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries)

White Sugar – 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (250g). I know that this is a very specific amount of sugar, so if you want to round up to 1 1/4 cup white sugar, feel free.

Lemon Juice – 1 Tablespoon

Cornstarch – 8 Tablespoons

Salt – 1/8 teaspoon

Pie Crusts – 2, 9-inch pie crusts

*Extra Sugar – 2 Tablespoons white sugar to sprinkle on top of the pie

How to Make a Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Berries

Learning how to make mixed berry pie with frozen berries is easy. You just have to follow a few, simple steps:

Get the Pie Crust Ready (Premade or Homemade)

Before you start the recipe, make sure your pie crusts are ready to go. As stated above, you can use either premade from the store or homemade–I made my own crust using my oil and melted butter pie crust recipe, but you can use your favorite recipe.

Thaw the Frozen Berries

The first step in making the mixed berry pie filling is thawing the berries. As explained above, I thawed my berries in the microwave, but you can also thaw the frozen berries in the refrigerator or in cold water.

Parbake the Bottom Crust

While the berries thaw / cool down, use this time to parbake the bottom crust. By partially baking the bottom crust, it’s much less likely to get soggy. Here’s how to parbake the bottom crust.

Make the Mixed Berry Filling

Once the berries are thawed (and if defrosted in the microwave, at around room temperature), making the filling is easy: simply add the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt to the berries and stir to combine. That’s it!

Pour the Filling into the Bottom Crust

When the ingredients are thoroughly combined, pour the filling into the bottom crust. Then, use your spoon to distribute the berries and juices evenly.

Add the Top Crust

Next, put the top crust on top of the pie. See the video at the end of this article for tips on how to put a top crust on a pie.

Once the pie crust is on top of the pie, cut off any excessively-overhanging crust and then crimp the edges so that the juice doesn’t boil out from the sides while the pie bakes.

Cut Slits In The Top Crust

Once the top crust is on the pie, don’t forget to cut slits in the top so that steam can escape.

Sprinkle On Extra Sugar

The final step before putting the mixed berry pie in the oven is sprinkling the top with 2 Tablespoons of sugar. While optional, this sugar gives a touch of extra sweetness and crunch that’s very nice.

Bake the Pie

Bake the pie at 350F, uncovered, for 45-55 minutes. The pie I made in the video was in the oven for 55 minutes, but I would recommend checking your pie at the 45-minute mark since every oven is different.

Cool the Pie

Resist the temptation to cut into the pie right away; instead, let it cool for at least 1-2 hours, 3-4 hours even better, so that the juices can thicken. If you cut the pie too soon, the mix berry filling will be runny.

Serve

Enjoy the pie!

Mixed Berry Pie Recipe FAQ’s

What to Serve with Mixed Berry Pie

Although this mixed berry pie with frozen berries is delicious enough to eat on its own, you could also serve it with:

Whipped Cream – A bit of whipped cream cuts through the sweetness and adds a nice, soft texture. If you’ve never made homemade whipped cream before, I suggest you try my recipe.

Cool Whip – If you prefer whipped topping, it would be great on this pie as well.

Ice Cream – There’s nothing like pie and ice cream.

How Long to Cook Mixed Berry Pie

Cook your mixed berry pie at 350F, uncovered, for 45-55 minutes. Although I baked mine for 55 minutes, I recommend checking your pie after 45 minutes just in case.

How to Store a Mixed Berry Pie

Once the pie is fully cooled, keep it in the refrigerator, uncovered, so that the trapped moisture doesn’t make the crust soggy. The pie should be good for 2-3 days before getting soggy.

Can You Freeze Mixed Berry Pie?

Yes! For best results, assemble the pie (without the sugar sprinkle) in a disposable pan and then freeze it unbaked. When you want to bake it, take it directly from the freezer to the oven without thawing and bake.

Do You Need to Thaw the Frozen Berries Before Making the Pie?

Yes! Unlike my old-fashioned cobbler recipes in which cooking the filling on the stove allows you to start with frozen fruit, you need to thaw the berries when you make the filling for this pie.

Can You Make This Pie with a Different Combination of Berries?

Yes! The famous Marie Callender’s Razzleberry Pie combines blackberries, raspberries, and apples, so you can definitely create your own mix of berries. I recommend at least 3 berries: strawberries, blueberries, and at least one sour berry like blackberries or raspberries.

If you want to make a triple berry pie, I recommend equal parts strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Honestly, there are a lot of possibilities, so if you try something different, let me know how it turns out!

Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Berries Recipe Variation

If you want to try other versions of this mixed berry pie, here are a few ideas:

Strawberry and Blueberry Pie – I’ve made mixed berry desserts with 1/2 strawberries and 1/2 blueberries, and I really liked how they turned out.

Mixed Berry Pie with Crumble topping – Dorothy from CrazyForCrust.com has a mixed berry pie with crumble topping recipe that adds even more texture to this dessert.

More Pie with Frozen Fruit Recipes

If you liked the ease of using frozen fruit in this pie recipe, you’ll want to check out these recipes:

Strawberry Pie with Frozen Strawberries – The bright red filling makes this pie perfect for the 4th of July.

Peach Pie with Frozen Peaches – Make this southern summertime classic at any time of the year!

Other Berry Dessert Recipes

If you like anything with berries, here are some other recipes you’re sure to enjoy, too:

Blackberry Cobbler with Pie Crust – My version of the old-fashioned southern classic is super easy.

Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Berries Recipe Directions

YouTube Video Tutorial

Be sure to watch my YouTube video tutorial:

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