Finnish Bilberry Pie with Spiced Rye Crust
A traditional Nordic dessert with a delightful twist
This Finnish Bilberry Pie combines tart bilberries with a subtly spiced rye crust, offering a unique and flavorful dessert experience.
- 1 h 30 min
- 8
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Spiced Rye Crust
For the Bilberry Filling
For the Topping
For the Egg Wash
Preparation
Making the Spiced Rye Crust
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the rye flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
Incorporate Butter
Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Form Dough
Gradually add ice water, stirring until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Preparing the Bilberry Filling
Mix Berries
In a medium bowl, combine the bilberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
Add Flavorings
Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract, then gently stir to combine.
If using frozen bilberries, thaw and drain excess liquid to avoid a soggy pie.
Rest Filling
Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking Process
Roll the Dough
Roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
Fill the Pie
Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan, trimming and crimping the edges as desired. Pour in the bilberry filling.
Add the Topping
Mix the melted butter, sugar, and rye flour, then sprinkle the mixture over the filling.
Plating & Serving
Finnish Bilberry Pie with Spiced Rye Crust
Finnish Bilberry Pie with Spiced Rye Crust
Cool Before Slicing
Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to prevent the filling from spreading.