These mini blackberry pies are a cinch to make but the blackberry filling is absolutely to die for good. And with everything being an individual serving it’s cute too!
You don’t have to worry about it tasting too cinnamon-y as it really just provides a little more comfort to the filling and not necessarily a spiciness. And you don’t need anything special to make mini pies, just a regular ol’ muffin tin is all it takes.
The filling also has a little apple in it which breaks up the sweetness and helps to thicken without needing cornstarch in the filling. I love that because sometimes a fruit filling either doesn’t set up or ends up tasting like the cornstarch you added.
Are Blackberries Wild?
Blackberries and raspberries do grow wild.
They are perfectly safe to eat as long as they are picked in areas where herbicides have not been sprayed.
Wild blackberries taste pretty much the same as domesticated berries, but may have a lot more thorns on the plants.
Are Blackberries Nutritional?
Blackberries are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, and contain a day’s worth of manganese.
Manganese aids in the formation of connective tissue, bones, blood-clotting factors, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation.
Can You Freeze Blackberry Pie Before Baking?
You can freeze a blackberry pie before baking it.
Wrap it in a double layer of foil and place it in the freezer.
Bake the pie without thawing it first.
Frozen berry pies will taste just like fresh-made blackberry pies.
Mini Blackberry Pies
Mini Blackberry Pies
Description
Ingredients
Muffin Tin
- 1 Pie Crust or t[his recipe], Prepared
- 2 Cups Blackberries, Frozen
- 1/2 Cup Apple, Granny Smith, grated (I just threw the peeled, cored apple in the food processor)
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1/8 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
Crumble Mixture
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, Unsalted, cut into cubes
- 3/4 Cup Cake Flour, plus 2 Tablespoons, I use King Arthur as it is the lightest and best quality I have found
Instructions
- Roll the pie crust out on a floured surface, about 1/4" thick. I used parchment paper to measure one of the muffin tin holes, but you could always just cut circles bigger than the hole. Cut out circles, and drop them into the tins, pressing the sides around the hole, just as you would a regular pie.1 Pie Crust or t[his recipe]
- Dock (use a fork to stab holes around the sides and bottom of the crust) the crust and set aside.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan add the blackberries, grated apple, salt, sugar, cinnamon and flour.2 Cups Blackberries, 1/2 Cup Apple, 1/3 Cup Sugar, 1/8 Teaspoon Sea Salt, 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon, 2 Tablespoons Flour
- Cook over medium heat for 4-8 minutes or until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a moment.
- While the mixture is cooling, prepare the crumble mixture.
- In a small bowl, add the sugars, cinnamon, salt, butter and flour.1/4 Cup White Sugar, 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1 Pinch Salt, 4 Tablespoons Butter, 3/4 Cup Cake Flour
- Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour/sugar mixture.
- Spoon the blackberry mixture into each of the pies.
- Top with a little handful of crumble mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden in color.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, and carefully remove from the pan.
- Enjoy!!
Notes
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Marlene
I haven’t made these yet. How many pies does this make? Will get cooking as soon as I know –
Thanks!!!
Sweet Basil
Hi Marlene! It will make about a dozen mini pies.
Charley Riopel
I just wanted to thank you for this recipe. I did make a couple of changes due to necessity. I used fresh blackberries instead of Frozen ones oh, and I had to add a little bit of water to that, probably about half to 3/4 a cup. I also added a little extra cinnamon. I basically added to taste. I found that adding about a teaspoon to one and a half teaspoons of cornstarch to some of that water actually thickened the juice a bit more. Also, just to try it out, instead of doing the crumb topping I did a lattice on each of the little pies with my pie crust. I really just wanted to try it out. It ended up quite good. I am so glad you put this recipe up. It is an excellent recipe. The only thing is knowing that if you are not using Frozen blackberries or extremely juicy ones it is a good idea to add some water to it and be there to stir it frequently to avoid the blackberries sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for all the great tips Charley! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Kaeli Wood
Hi!! I am in desperate need of some guidance as I am supposed to be making over 150 of these for my sisters wedding coming up. I just did a trial run and my pie mixture seems to be sinking in when I took them out of the oven? Not sure what could have caused this but some of them are almost hollow! Also the crumb has somewhat dissolved into the pies. What am I doing wrong? Please help however you can! I am hoping for these to be perfect.
Sweet Basil
Hi Kaeli! That is so so strange! I’m going to have to think about this one. I’m not sure what would be causing them to do what you described. Are you sure all the ingredients were measured correctly? I want them to be perfect for your sister’s wedding too!
Sweet Basil
Just thinking some more on this, was the mixture cooled before putting it in the dough and topping with the crumb? It should be thick and the crumb should just sit on top.
Kaeli Wood
Thank you for your reply and trying to help!! You don’t know how much it means!
I did measure everything out properly. I think I could have waited a few minutes longer for the mixture to be more cooled down. Should it be room temperature when I add it to the crusts? How much should I fill them? (I don’t want to fill too high that they bubble over)
I have also been thinking about it and have done another trial run- I think my pie crust may be a little too thin? Not sure why that would have caused them to sink in? But I had made a few pies with a thicker crust and the mixture stayed on top and didn’t sink. (I also used pre-made pillsbury pie crust- so I’m thinking of just making my own and seeing if that helps at all?)
Sweet Basil
Hey Kaeli! The mixture does not have to be room temperature but it should be pretty thick almost like jam (but not quite that thick). Having a thicker crust will definitely help. It should be about 1/4 inch thick which is pretty thick for pie crust. Be sure to poke the crust all over the bottom and sides before filling them too. The crusts should be about 2/3 of the way full so it doesn’t boil over and so there is room for the crumble to sit on top. Hope this helps!!
Miranda
I’m about to try this recipe but am wondering if I can sub apples for applesauce? If so, how much? Thank you 🙂
Sweet Basil
Man, that’s hard but I wouldn’t, it has more liquid and wouldn’t work quite the same in my opinion.
Jennifer
Do you think these could be put in the freezer?
Sweet Basil
Absolutely! Just wrap it in saran wrap first. 🙂
Lynn
Do you need to grease the muffin tins or use papers or anything for the mini pies to come out easily?
Mical
The first time I made this recipe, it was delicious and perfect. The second time, it came out sour. What should I do to make sure that it isn’t too sour?
Sweet Basil
Oh interesting. Were your berries under ripe or did you change the kind of apple? Sometimes apples and berries are just more tart so taste your filling and add more sugar as needed.
Roberta Breuer
Sometimes I just get tired of eating blackberries with yogurt and/or making blackberry muffins. I’ll try these mini pies – I think they sound good!!
lisa
the megamix sounds like it would be very helpful while making these pies….I’m going to try these without the megamix, so wish me luck!
Caitlin
Oh my god. These pies are amazing!! I just made my second batch at the urging of my roommates who wolfed through them very quickly 🙂
I gotta say though, I ended up with like 4X more crumble than I actually needed, and I probably would have used a higher butter-to-dry-ingredients ratio. I also used all-purpose flour and it turned out just fine!
Thanks for this spectacular recipe. I will definitely store this one for many many future uses.
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings
adorable pies!!
Sterling
Looks awesome 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Your little pies are adorable and what a great giveaway, wow! Amazing machine and I bet you're loving it!
Dawn
Those muffins look amazing. I'm much more of a pie/muffin/fruit person – than I am a chocolate person. So those are drool worthy.
Jennifer
I love my Kitchenaid mixer. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Jenn
And, with the baby shower theme, this would be perfect for making baby food. 🙂
Dewi
What a wonderful surprise for your friend Rachel. I am sure she is very pleased with your virtual baby shower party. Of course, your recipe is such a drool worthy recipe. I especially love anything with crumb topping.
Cheers,
Dewi
Cindy Brickley
I love my KitchenAid food Processor. I wish I had a KitchenAid Mixer. I love little mini desserts.
cjbrick@ymail.com
Rebecca Major
I love my Bosch mixer! Also I need to make those mini pies. Now.
Melissa
I'd take it 🙂 And I made pie bars that aren't nearly as cute as the mini-cup idea. You are a thinker!
Get N Together
What a great recipe for the holidays
MyKidsEatSquid
I'm a big fan of mini foods too. Great idea to hold a virtual baby shower!
Melissa Shipman
I love my yellow mixer most of all, but I don't have a food processor, and I feel the void almost daily!
Season Atwater
These look amazing!!
Annalise
You know I love pies! Love this itty bitty ones.
Heather
I love my stand mixer. I use it more than I ever thought I would!
Brian & Carol
Those little pies look so yummy! And I could really use a food processor!
Frieda Loves Bread
I can't live without my Kitchen Aid mixer…it has made so much bread, cakes and cookies for me and my family!
Lillian Huang
What a sweet treat for a sweet lady… I'm just getting to know Rachel but already found out we have the same love of popcorn. =)
I need a new food processor since mine is not quiet at all! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Kristen
Their food processor is a powerhorse! I have their toaster and love it 🙂
Kristen Mattern
Mini foods are just so cute! Congrats Rachel!
Suzze
Magimix sounds amazing! WANT!!!
Loretta E.
Mine is probably my stand mixer. I don't know what I'd do without it!
Jocelyn Wolf
MMM those look Yummy!!
Chantiel
Being a girl from the pacific NW, I LOVE my blackberries! I have a freezer full of them that I picked this summer. This pie sounds delish, and that food processor looks pretty awesome too!
Shulie Foodwanderings
This is such a sweet gesture and great mini little blueberry pies to bring to such a virtual or real shower! 🙂 Congratulations to your friend on her upcoming bundle of joy!
Terri Sue
Tiny foods are what my grandchildren enjoy eating. Especially tiny desserts. Thank you for the chance for the Food Processor
Aimee@thegranitegurus
Tiny foods are my FAVORITE because they are tasty and cute 🙂
Susie Freaking Homemaker
Mini form of anything is just fantastic!
Audrey B.
I just added a food processor to my birthday list yesterday, talk about timing! I'm going to have to try those mini pies soon.
Barbara Bakes
I love mini pies. Okay, I love all mini desserts too.
Megan
My favorite household product is my mixer! meganlovesgiveaways at gmail.com
Stephanie
Been loving all the dishes for the baby shower. And I love that these at mini pies!
CJ – Food Stories
These are so cute & thx for the giveaway 🙂
june
I think I'm going to do all mini pies!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction
The blackberry pies are adorable and great for a baby shower. Basil is my favorite too. Thanks for the post and giveaway.
Liza Glick
My favorite thing in my kitchen is my microwave 🙂 glickgirls@gmail.com
Donna Currie
Those are perfect little bite-size pies! I love them!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
Oh how I love tiny pies and these look amazing!
kita
Im a little upset I turned down some free blackberries this weekend. These little pies look awesome and are perfect for a shower!
Paloma
Those mini pies look amazing, a virtual baby shower sounds like a great idea and a lot of fun… Now I have to check her blog out! 🙂
Tracey @Cooking with Love
Great giveaway! Those blackberry pies look wonderful!! Such a sweet post Carrian. I love Rachel too! 🙂
missy
Those look amazing!
Megan Parr
these are making my mouth water. Look seriously delicious.
Kristina @ spabettie
Mmm, these pies are beautiful and sound delicious! perfect dessert bite for a baby shower!
that Magimix sounds incredible! my most used and favorite thing in my kitchen is my ice cream maker…
Barb | Creative Culinary
I love anything mini and I have a freezer filled with the bounty of summer…quarts and quarts of blueberries. Great idea!
london bakes
This is such a sweet post and these little pies are just adorable!
Steph
Eek!! These are just too cute!
Nutmeg Nanny
I love those adorable little pies! Anything in miniature form immediately doubles cuteness…in my opinion 🙂 Thank you for being a part of this event!!!
diabeticFoodie
These are so cute! Love the idea of blackberry and apple together.
Ruthie Armstrong
Ohhh.. Carrian! I think I would love, love one of those yum pies! AND a Magimix too 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Jocelyn Wolf
These look so yummy!!!!
Jen
These look amazing!
Jen
These look amazing!
Felicia
i love my blender. and my handmixer.
Larisa
These cuties look delish! I can't wait to make them! Thanks for a great recipe.
Rachael {Simply Fresh Cooking}
Rachel seems so sweet and amazing! What a nice surprise for her!
Emily
These look SO yummy! And I totally need to win this since I lost the attachments to my food processor. So sad. 🙁
Cassie | Bake Your Day
Stunning, Carrian! Mini pies are the only way to go for a baby shower!
Jennifer {Mother Thyme}
These are so adorable! Such a great idea!
Jamie@Thrifty Veggie Mama
Adorable mini pies! I love small desserts. I am able to rationalize eating two!
Farmgirl Gourmet
These pies are sooooooo cute. I love them!!
Rachel Cooks
I just love you, Carrian! Thank you for the sweet words and for participating in this. I hope we get to meet in real-life some day soon, I just know we would be fast friends. Oh and these pies are just perfect! I love them! Thank you!!! xoxoxoxo
sheila
I am ALL about the pie!! No matter what size. These look amazing.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
These are so adorable and they look DELICIOUS! Mini pies are my favorite because you can guiltlessly eat more than one or five 🙂
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
These pies are too adorable! Love your sweet words about Rachel. And yay for a ROCKIN' giveaway!!! 🙂
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
Such a thoughtful, heart-felt post. Love those little “blue blues” pies!!
Sarah W. Caron
I love, love, love little desserts, and these look like such a great treat. YUM!
Deborah
Such a great little treat for a baby shower!! I wish I had one for breakfast right now – you can do that when you are pregnant, right??? The Magimix sounds awesome, too!!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
These are aaaadorable. I love mini desserts!! 🙂
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE
Love those little pies, so cute!