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Classic goumi berry pie on a wooden table

Name: Classic Goumi Berry Pie

Summary: A sweet and tangy pie made with vibrant goumi berries in a buttery, flaky crust. This dessert highlights the unique flavor of this underappreciated fruit with a jammy filling and golden crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen goumi berries
  • ¾ to 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 pie crusts store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp butter for dotting
  • 1 egg for egg wash or plant-based milk (for vegan option)

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin (if using homemade crust)
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Line a 9-inch pie dish with one crust.
  4. In a bowl, mix goumi berries, sugar, starch, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt.
  5. Pour berry mixture into the crust and dot with butter.
  6. Cover with second crust or lattice; seal and crimp edges.
  7. Cut slits for steam if using full top crust.
  8. Brush top with egg wash or plant-based milk.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  10. Let cool at least 2 hours before slicing to set.

Notes

Notes:
Use frozen berries directly; do not thaw.
Add ½ cup mixed berries for variety.
Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.