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Saskatoon berry pie is a delicious dessert perfect for summer and a classic in the prairies. Packed with sweet and tangy Saskatoon berries, this easy-to-make pie will have you coming back for more!

Why We Love This Recipe

This happens to be my whole family’s favorite type of pie! My grandma made it, and her grandma made it, and her grandma made it before her, too. It is probably the oldest family recipe I have! For almost any occasion we get invited to, this is my go-to dessert! It turns out perfectly every time and tastes amazing!

This pie is so simple that even my daughter has made it independently since she was about 9. It has the perfect combination of sweet and sour and will leave you wanting more! Ok… let’s make a pie!!

Where to Find Saskatoon Berries

Let’s talk all about the famous Saskatoon berry! This is a favorite summer fruit for my family, and it grows natively in Alberta, Canada.

Native to Canada, the Saskatoon berry is found throughout North America! Saskatoon berries grow abundantly in the wild and can be found in the prairies, along river banks, on the edges of lakes, and even in the mountains! They are also referred to as Serviceberries or Juneberries. Although these little guys may look like blueberries, they are much different, slightly tarter, and contain eatable seeds.

These yummy berries look a lot like their cousin, the blueberry, but the flavor is very different. While the blueberry is sweet and can have a soft texture at times, the Saskatoon berry has a much earthier burst of flavor and is generally firm. Saskatoons also have delicious edible seeds inside that add to the uniqueness of this berry.

In recent years, I have found Saskatoon berries at some local grocery stores in the frozen foods section. If you live in an area that grows them locally, like I do, you can head to a picking farm or purchase them at the farmers market. We have a few bushes growing in our backyard that are producing well, and I am excited to have enough to finally make pies!

Ingredient Substitutes

If you can’t get your hands on Saskatoon berries, this recipe will work with so many other types of yummy berries!

Blueberries are the closest in taste and texture to saskatoons, but you can also use blackberries, huckleberries, raspberries, or cherries. If you live in Alberta, a great substitute for this pie recipe is haskap berries.

How to Make Saskatoon Berry Pie

Now that you have some background on the Saskatoon berry, where to find it, and how it tastes, let’s make a Saskatoon berry pie!

Ingredients

4 cups Saskatoon berries
1/4 cup of water
Juice from 1 lemon
3/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 pre-made pie crust or homemade double crust 9 ” pie/ 12 pre-prepared pastry-lined tart shells
1 tablespoon butter

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Directions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Prepare the Berries: In a pan, combine your berries with 1/4 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze in the juice of one lemon, stirring it into the berry mixture.

Adding lemon juice to a pan of simmering Saskatoon berries.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine sugar and flour. Gradually stir this mixture into the simmering berries, ensuring it blends well.

Thicken the Sauce: Continue to cook the berry mixture until it thickens to your desired consistency. This will be the filling for your pie or tart.

Simmering Saskatoon berries in a cast iron pan to make a pie.

Prepare the Pie Crust: Pour the thickened berry mixture into a pre-prepared pastry-lined pie pan or tart shells.

Adding Saskatoon pie filling to a pie shell.

Add Butter: Dot the top of the filling with small dollops of butter for added richness.

Dots of butter added to a Saskatoon pie before adding the top layer of crust.

Top with Second Crust: If making a pie, place the second crust on top of the filled pie. Seal the edges by pressing them together with a fork or your fingers.
Initial Baking: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

A Saskatoon pie ready to go into the oven.

Reduce Temperature: After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Saskatoon berry pie!

Deb’s Tips

This recipe is so easy that you don’t need a ton of tips but here are a few I always like to keep in mind.

Keep the pie dough chilled to ensure a flaky crust. Warm dough can become tough to work with.
Add a hint of almond extract to your filling for a delicious depth of flavor.
Make sure you remove all the stems from the berries, or you will have an unwanted crunch when you take a bite.
Measure 4 cups of berries into individual small bags and pop them in your freezer for future pie-making.

How To Store

To store your baked Saskatoon berry pie in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, for up to 3-4 days.

For longer storage, freeze the pie by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil, and it will keep for up to 2 months. To reheat, simply place the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.

Freshly baked Saskatoon pie beside a few small red apples.

More Delicious Recipes

Looking for another berry recipe? Try our easy strawberry cheesecake or any of these yummy recipes below!

I hope you enjoy this family recipe—it is so yummy and one of our favorites! Please let me know if you end up using it. You know I love to hear from you! As always, you can also find me on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

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