Name: Black Raspberry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups fresh black raspberries; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup sugar, plus extra sugar for sprinkling; 6 grinds freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 recipe Easy Pie Crust Recipe

My black raspberry pie recipe can be made with fresh or frozen black raspberries and is made without tapioca. This is the best black raspberry pie because of it is a two crust pie and has a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg to bring your fork back for another piece of pie.

black raspberry pie slice, vertical image, pie and berries in a container in the background

I use my favorite easy pie crust recipe for this, as well as other pies I make in my house. The is the same crust that makes an appearance in my apple cranberry pie. If you love black raspberries as much as I do, you will want to make my black raspberry jam. I even show you how to make it seedless!

Is a black raspberry the same as a blackberry?

Black raspberries and blackberries come from the same genus and family and are often mistaken for each other. A black raspberry is a small, black-colored raspberry with very small white hairs between the fruit cells.

Farmers knick name the black raspberry as “blackcap” due to the ripe berries coming clean off the bush without a plug, making it hollow inside. Black raspberries are one of the most well-researched berries, especially in the area of cancer prevention.

How can you tell it is a black raspberry instead of a black berry?

Is the berry in question hollow?
Is the berry about the size of your thumbnail instead of the size of your thumb?
Does the berry make up of small fruit cells?

If you say yes to all of these questions you have a black raspberry NOT a blackberry.

comparison of a black raspberry with and a black raspberry with the stem removed

What is the easiest way to remove the stem of a black raspberry?

If the black raspberries do not come free of their stems and plugs when you pick them in the field it can be a bit painful to remove the plug when you are cleaning them at home. I found it easiest to gently hold the berry between your thumb and forefinger with one hand and use tweezers to gently remove the stem and plug with the other hand. Be sure to remove the entire stem as there are tiny thorns on the stem.

Can I use frozen black raspberries in this pie?

If you can’t find fresh black raspberries for this recipe you are welcome to use frozen black raspberries. Black raspberry season is short so finding them fresh is not always easy. Be sure to thaw the frozen berries at room temperature for about a half an hour. Be sure to add all the thawed juice to the pie.

full black raspberry pie with lattice top baked golden

Black Raspberry Pie Tips:

Be sure to whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and spices. Not whisking them together could lead to a pie with lump from cornstarch lumps.
Cool completely and refrigerate until chilled through for best slicing results.
Check each berry for the stem and plug. Biting into a black raspberry thorn is not fun.
Toss the berries gently to do your best to keep as many whole as possible.

black raspberry pie with lattice top un baked on flour dusted surface

What ingredients do you need to make a black raspberry pie?

black raspberries
cornstarch
sugar
nutmeg
cinnamon, ground
salt
butter
Easy Pie Crust Recipe

black raspberry pie recipe image with text overlay for pinterest

How to make a black raspberry pie:

Heat oven to 425º F.
Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Do your best to break up the corn starch lumps.
Roll out the bottom crust and place in a 9″ pie plate.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the black raspberries and gently shake the bowl to distribute the sugar through the berries.
Pour the sugar coated berries into the prepared, unbaked piecrust.
Dot the berries with the butter.
Roll out the top pie crust and cut the crust into strips for a lattice top or leave whole for a more traditional crust.
Follow my instructions for weaving a lattice top pie. or place the top crust on the berries.
Fold top crust under bottom crust edge to seal.
Crimp and flute edges. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape if not making a lattice top pie.
Place foil around the edges of the pie to prevent over baking.
Bake at 425 for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil from the edge of the pie and drop the temperature to 350.
Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the filling in the center is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
Cool to room temperature before serving and chill until firm for best slicing results.
Serve with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a la mode pie.

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Yield: 1 pie