Berry Pie
8 servings
40 minutes
Berry pie is the embodiment of Russian culinary tradition, combining soft crumbly dough with a rich berry filling. Its roots trace back to ancient home recipes where each hostess added her own touch—spices, brandy or caramelized sugar. The crispy base of the pie absorbs the aromas of berries, vanilla and nutmeg, creating a warm, cozy taste with a slight tartness. The sweet notes of brown sugar and delicate butter harmoniously soften the richness of the berry filling. It is the perfect dessert for a heartfelt tea gathering, especially on cool evenings when one wants to immerse in the atmosphere of home comfort and enjoy the taste of traditions.
1
Chop the flour with butter and sugar, add the yolk and liquids, starting with alcohol. Bring the dough to a state where it forms a lump.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Butter: 40 g
- Sugar: 50 g
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Water: 30 ml
- Cherry brandy: 1 tablespoon
2
Divide the dough into two unequal parts, roll out the larger part and place it in the mold, forming high edges, and prick it. Roll out the remaining dough and cut out star shapes with a cutter. Place the dough in the refrigerator for half an hour.
3
Boil the berries and fruits with spices for no more than 2 minutes to keep their shape. Let it sit for 20 minutes. Drain the resulting juice. Add butter, alcohol, mix, and spread on the dough, topping with figures brushed with egg yolk and water.
- Fresh berries: 600 g
- Vanilla pod: 0.5 piece
- Nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 0 g
- Butter: 40 g
- Brandy: 2 tablespoons
4
Bake at 180 degrees for about 40 minutes. Cool completely before serving, dust with powdered sugar.
- Sugar: 50 g