Amish Blackberry and Raspberry Pie Recipe for Rustic Summer Desserts

Amish blackberry raspberry pie is a straightforward, delicious way to enjoy summer berries. Juicy blackberries combined with raspberries make a sweet-tart, jammy filling that’s finished with a buttery crumb topping and baked in a flaky single crust. This old-fashioned pie is full of flavor and perfect for picnics, family dinners, or a simple weekend dessert.

The recipe is flexible: swap in blueberries, peaches, or any berries you have on hand. It’s an unfussy, reliable pie that turns out well every time.

Why You’ll Love This Amish Blackberry Pie

  • Juicy and flavorful – Blackberries and raspberries complement each other beautifully.
  • Balanced taste – Sweet and tart with a hint of cinnamon.
  • Buttery crumb topping – Easier than a double crust and adds great texture.
  • Simple ingredients – Pantry staples plus fresh or frozen fruit.
  • Quick to assemble – Few steps and minimal fuss.
  • Adaptable – Works well with other berries or stone fruits.
Ingredients: blackberries, raspberries, cinnamon, lemon juice, sugar, flour, minute tapioca, butter, and a pie crust.

Tips for Making Amish Blackberry Raspberry Pie

  • Use fresh or frozen berries
    • Both work. If using frozen berries, thaw and drain them in a colander to avoid excess liquid.
  • Let the filling rest
    • Mix the fruit with sugar, tapioca, and lemon juice, then let it sit 15 minutes so the tapioca softens and begins to absorb juices. This helps prevent a soggy crust and gives the filling a better texture.
  • Don’t skip the crumb topping
    • The easy crumb topping adds buttery flavor and texture without rolling a second crust. Cut butter or shortening into the flour and salt until crumbly, then sprinkle it evenly over the fruit.
  • Dot with butter
    • Placing small bits of butter over the crumbs adds richness and encourages a golden finish.
  • Bake on the lower rack
    • Baking in the lower oven helps the bottom crust brown and cook through without overbrowning the edges.
  • Optional broil
    • If the crumbs need more color after baking, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely, or move the pie to the top rack for the last 15 minutes.
9" pie crust, a bowl with the fruit filling, and a bowl with the crumb topping.
fruit filling in the pie shell and crumb topping in another bowl.
blackberry pie is ready to bake.

What Kind of Crust Should I Use?

This pie works well with any 9-inch single crust, store-bought or homemade. For a classic flaky texture, a simple homemade crust is recommended. Roll it into your pie pan, chill while you prepare the filling, then proceed with the recipe—the crumb topping replaces a top crust.

baked blackberry raspberry pie with crumbs on top.
a slice cut out of the 9" berry pie and put on a plate.

Variations

This recipe adapts easily to other fruits:

  • Peach and Blackberry Pie
    • Use 2 cups sliced peaches + 2 cups blackberries for a sweet-tangy mix.
  • Blueberry Raspberry or Triple Berry Pie
    • Substitute blueberries for blackberries, or combine blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries for a triple-berry version.
  • All-Blackberry or All-Raspberry Pie
    • Use 4 cups of a single berry for a bold, straightforward flavor.
  • Pick-a-Fruit Pie
    • Mix in strawberries or a little rhubarb for variety, or use the same method with apples, nectarines, apricots, and more.

Storage Tips

  • Store the pie lightly covered at room temperature up to 1 day. Avoid sealing it tightly, which can make the crust soggy.
  • Refrigerate for up to 4–5 days.
  • Freeze a well-wrapped baked pie for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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More Amish Fruit Pies

  • Fresh Peach Pie
  • Fresh Strawberry Pie
  • Blueberry Pie
  • Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie with Crumb Topping
  • Rhubarb Custard Pie
  • Traditional Apple Pie
  • Dutch Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
  • Apple Schnitz Pie

This easy Amish blackberry raspberry pie is a classic summer dessert that showcases fresh fruit, a flaky crust, and a sweet crumb topping. Whether your berries come from the garden or the market, this recipe is an uncomplicated way to celebrate seasonal fruit.

If you harvest wild blackberries, wash, dry, bag, and freeze them for year-round baking. Many households preserve berries by freezing or canning so homemade pies are always an option.

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slice of blackberry pie on a small white plate, blackberries scattered around.

Amish Blackberry Raspberry Pie Recipe

An easy pie made with juicy berries, a flaky crust, and a buttery crumb topping—perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Cool 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Course Dessert, Pie
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients

Pie Crust:

  • your favorite 9″ unbaked pie crust

Pie Filling:

  • 3 cups blackberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minute tapioca
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Crumb Topping:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup butter or shortening
  • 1 tablespoon butter (to dot over the top of the crumbs)

Instructions

  • If you don’t have a prepared crust, make one and refrigerate it while you prepare the filling.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
  • Combine berries, sugar, tapioca, salt, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir and let the mixture rest for 15 minutes so the tapioca can soften and absorb juices.
  • Prepare the crumb topping by mixing flour and salt, then cutting in the butter until small pebbles form.
  • Pour the fruit mixture into the unbaked 9″ pie shell and spread the crumb topping evenly to the edges.
  • Dot the topping with the tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake at 425°F on the lower oven rack for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake an additional 45–50 minutes until the filling bubbles and the crumbs are golden.
  • If desired, move the pie closer to the broiler for 1–2 minutes to deepen the color of the crumbs—watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Cool the pie before serving. The filling will be looser while warm and will thicken as it cools. Serve with ice cream or enjoy chilled.
  • Store leftovers lightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

If your blackberries are very tart, add a little more sugar to taste.
This pie can be made with only blackberries, a blackberry-peach mix, or blueberries.
Use fresh or frozen berries; thaw and drain frozen fruit before combining.
For a subtle twist, add ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
*Nutrition values are approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice
Calories: 363 kcal
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 16 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 28 g
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