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Slice of goumi berry pie with vanilla ice cream

Name: Simple Goumi Berry Pie

Summary: A sweet and tart seasonal pie using fresh or frozen goumi berries, baked in a buttery crust. This simple recipe is perfect for showcasing this unique and nutritious fruit.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 3 cups fresh or thawed goumi berries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 double pie crust homemade or store-bought
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional, for dotting

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling pin (if making homemade crust)
  • Oven
  • Pastry brush (for egg wash)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a large bowl, combine goumi berries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Roll out the bottom crust into a 9-inch pie pan.
  5. Pour the berry mixture into the crust and dot with butter if using.
  6. Cover with the top crust (full or lattice), crimp the edges, and brush with egg wash.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. Cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Notes:
Adjust sugar based on berry tartness.
Blind-bake crust if worried about sogginess.
For a rustic variation, use galette style with a single crust.