Blackberry Crostata Recipe - a simple way to make a pie! (2024)

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Crostata is the lazy man’s pie. However, this Blackberry Crostata recipe is anything but lazy. With a flaky crust and rich berry flavor, this crostata recipe may become your new favorite summer dessert!

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Happy Friday, everyone! It’s the first official Friday of Spring and I couldn’t be more excited. Yesterday I was busy in the kitchen making a couple pies for “A Year of Pie.” I’ll share one of the pies with you today: this Blackberry Crostata Recipe! (I’m saving the other for next week.)

Also, just a few minutes ago, I posted IBC’s Go-To Pie Crust. I know I haven’t been making pies that long, but after using this recipe for the past three pies, I’m confident in saying that I love it and that, moving forward, it will be my go-to crust. Now I can just link back to that post when I’m using a recipe involving that particular crust.

With that out of the way, let’s get to today’s pie!

What is a Crostata?

A number of you requested a rustic pie, crostata, galette, or whatever you want to call it, so I figured I would tackle that today.

I actually love this style of pie. In my opinion, when it comes to baking, the more imperfect or homemade looking the better. There’s just something about a rustic pie that like feels like home.

Plus, who wants to fuss over a cake for hours when all you really want to do is dive in with a fork with a big ol’ glass of milk on the side.

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This recipe is for a fairly large crostata. I should also mention that the crust is pretty thick here. Which, I kind of love. (I could seriously just eat dough and ice cream.) However, if you like your pie crust a little thinner, only use 1/2 or 1/3 of the dough and save the rest for something else. Make it the way you like it.

How to Make Blackberry Crostata?

Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F. Also line a baking sheet with parchment paper so it will be ready after you’ve rolled out the crust. For your convenience, there is a full ingredient list and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.
In a large bowl combine blackberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, almond extract, and cornstarch. Stir until combined; then set aside.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out your pie dough into a large circle about 1/4″ thick. Transfer the pie dough to your baking sheet.
Pour the blackberry mixture onto the center of the dough. Gently pull the side of the dough up and around the blackberries, leaving some of the fruit in the center still exposed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush on the pie crust; then sprinkle generously with the sanding sugar.
Bake the crostata at 400 degrees F for about 40 – 50 minutes or until the fruit is bubbly and the crust is golden.
For a firm filling, allow the crostata to cool completely before cutting and serving. Or serve warm if you prefer a slightly runnier filling.

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Like this recipe? I have a hunch you’ll like these too:

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie
Mini Blueberry Skillet Pies
Cinnamon Sugar Pie Crust Cookies
Strawberry Hand Pies
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

As with all fruit pies, I highly recommend this with a big scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream. A little slice of heaven!

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If you prepare your dough in advance, even the day before, this comes together so quickly. And, when you can serve it with fresh, in-season fruit, it is the bomb diggity.

Now you’re armed and ready to try this Blackberry Crostata recipe!

Have an amazing weekend, everyone! I hope the sun is shining and the birds are singing for this first weekend of spring!

Blackberry Crostata

Ingredients

1 Homemade Pie Crust recipe linked in the notes below
6 cups blackberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
1 tablespoon of water
Sanding sugar for garnish

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F. Also line a baking sheet with parchment paper so it will be ready after you’ve rolled out the crust.
In a large bowl combine blackberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, almond extract, and cornstarch. Stir until combined; then set aside.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out your pie dough into a large circle about 1/4″ thick. Transfer the pie dough to your baking sheet.
Pour the blackberry mixture onto the center of the dough. Gently pull the side of the dough up and around the blackberries, leaving some of the fruit in the center still exposed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush on the pie crust; then sprinkle generously with the sanding sugar.
Bake the crostata at 400 degrees F for about 40 – 50 minutes or until the fruit is bubbly and the crust is golden.
For a firm filling, allow the crostata to cool completely before cutting and serving. Or serve warm if you prefer a slightly runnier filling.

Notes

You can get my Go-To Homemade Pie Crust recipe HERE.

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Blackberry Crostata Recipe - a simple way to make a pie! (2024)

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What is the difference between a crostata and a galette? ›

Crostata is an Italian term, and galette is French; however, by definition, you can use these terms interchangeably. They're referring to the same, easy and distinctly elegant dessert. By whichever name, this free-form pastry is always a great choice when you find yourself with a bounty of peak season produce.

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What is crostata made of? ›

Crostata

Crostata with honey and apricots
Type	Tart
Place of origin	Italy
Main ingredients	Pastry crust, jam or ricotta, fruit
Variations	Crostata di frutta, crostata di ricotta, many other sweet or savoury variations

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How to store egg pies? ›

Pies that make use of eggs and dairy (like pumpkin, mousse, and custard pies) should go straight into the fridge after cooling. They'll stay good for 2 days.

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What is the difference between galette and pie? ›

Pie's Rugged Cousin

But with chilled ingredients, a light touch, some patience, and a simple and seasonal filling, it's as easy as ... well, a galette. Galettes (also known by their Italian name, "crostatas") are flat, freeform tarts baked on a baking sheet instead of in a pie or tart pan.

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think of it as a pie with lower standards and less. pressure to make it perfect.

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Does a crostata need to be refrigerated? ›

The dough needs to be refrigerated for at least 1 hour or even overnight. The crostatas can be assembled (unbaked) and refrigerated a day in advance. They also can be baked several hours in advance and kept at room temperature.

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An apple pie is a fruit pie in which the principal filling is apples. Apple pie is often served with whipped cream, ice cream ("apple pie à la mode"), custard or cheddar cheese.

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Cobbler is sometimes described as a kind of fruit pie, but strictly speaking, the two are different. Pies are made from pastry, rather than biscuit batter, and they are fully encased, with a crust at the top and the bottom, while cobblers typically only have a topping.

What pies do not need refrigeration? ›

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

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Is egg pie healthy? ›

The egg yolk in the pie is rich in phospholipids, nutrients, minerals, and vitamins, which can help improve the child's overall nutrition and health .

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Why doesn't pie need to be refrigerated? ›

According to the Food and Drug Administration, homemade pies containing eggs should be refrigerated. 2 However, you've probably noticed that a lot of grocery stores and restaurants serve and store them at room temperature. This is because, quite simply, they taste better that way.

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What is the French version of crostata? ›

Shereen Pavlides | Fun Fact: when restaurants are having trouble selling crostatas, they re-name it, galette. Galette is French, Crostata is Italian, both e...

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Why do French people eat galette? ›

Well, the tradition of Galette des Rois began some 700 to 800 years ago in France, in the 14^th century. The tradition is to have this cake on the 12^th day of Christmas, i.e., January 6^th. However, it is enjoyed throughout January with friends and family. Galette des Rois is eaten to celebrate the Biblical Epiphany.

Which is the most famous galette in France? ›

All over France in January millions of children excitedly bite into a flaky pastry cake hoping to come upon a tiny toy or trinket. This is the joy of France's galette des rois and the exciting suspense of who will find the hidden king cake baby or other figurine.

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Why do the French eat galette? ›

The French have been serving up galette des rois since the 14th-century. Traditionally, it's served on January 6th – the 12th day of Christmas – to celebrate the Epiphany, a religious feast day commemorating the arrival of the Three Kings to the manger where Jesus was born.