What’s in a huckleberry pie?

A huckleberry pie typically includes fresh or frozen huckleberries, sugar, a thickener like tapioca or cornstarch, citrus zest and juice, and a buttery pie crust.

What kind of fruit is huckleberry?

Huckleberries are small, round berries similar to blueberries but with a more intense, slightly tart flavor.

What does a huckleberry taste like?

They have a sweet-tart taste, often described as a mix between blueberry and cranberry with floral notes.

Is huckleberry the same as blueberry?

No, huckleberries and blueberries are related but distinct. Huckleberries tend to be smaller, darker, and more tart than blueberries.

Huckleberry Pie| Easy Homemade Summer Dessert

Huckleberry Pie | Easy Homemade Summer Dessert

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Author: Patricia Jannet
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and easy homemade huckleberry pie recipe featuring fresh or frozen berries, a flaky crust with optional lattice or crumb topping, perfect for summer desserts.

Ingredients

Scale

5 cups (1.5 pounds) fresh or frozen huckleberries
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
¼ cup (48 grams) quick-cooking tapioca
2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) orange zest
1 double-pie crust recipe (store-bought or homemade)
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, combine huckleberries, sugar, tapioca, orange juice, and orange zest. Stir well and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
Roll out one pie crust and place into a 9-inch pie plate.
Pour the rested filling into the pie shell.
Roll out the second crust and cut into strips for a lattice top or use whole crust with slits for venting.
Arrange lattice strips over the filling or place the whole crust on top and crimp edges.
Beat egg with water and brush over crust for a golden finish.
Chill pie in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
Cool completely before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

Use frozen berries if fresh are unavailable; increase tapioca slightly.
For gluten-free crust, substitute with almond or gluten-free flour.
For a vegan version, use plant-based crust and replace egg wash with maple syrup mixed with plant milk.
Adding orange zest and juice balances the tartness of huckleberries.
Chilling the pie before baking helps prevent crust shrinkage.
Allow pie to cool fully before cutting to avoid runny filling.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg