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This mini blackberry pies recipe is not only awesome in size, but the flavor is one of my favorites. There’s a slight hint of cinnamon that is delicious

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.

But the truly best part is that crumb topping. It is so good you’ll be picking off pieces for sure!

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

3.93 from 14 votes

Mini Blackberry Pies

By Sweet Basil
Prep25 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Total55 minutes
Servings12
This mini blackberry pies recipe is not only awesome in size, but the flavor is one of my favorites. There's a slight hint of cinnamon that is delicious
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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!!

Recipe Notes

Pies can be frozen before or after they are baked.  Freeze and then place in a heavy duty freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pie, Calories: 199kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 117mg, Potassium: 76mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 172IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Carrian Cheney

Carrian Cheney is the creative force behind ‘Oh, Sweet Basil,’ a food blog she co-authors with her husband, Cade. She creates fresh, family-friendly recipes that encourage togetherness in the kitchen.

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90 Comments

  1. Sterling says:

    Looks awesome 🙂

  2. Averie @ Averie Cooks says:

    Your little pies are adorable and what a great giveaway, wow! Amazing machine and I bet you're loving it!

  3. Dawn says:

    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.

  4. Jennifer says:

    I love my Kitchenaid mixer. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  5. Jenn says:

    And, with the baby shower theme, this would be perfect for making baby food. 🙂

  6. Dewi says:

    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

  7. Cindy Brickley says:

    I love my KitchenAid food Processor. I wish I had a KitchenAid Mixer. I love little mini desserts.
    cjbrick@ymail.com

  8. Rebecca Major says:

    I love my Bosch mixer! Also I need to make those mini pies. Now.

  9. Melissa says:

    I'd take it 🙂 And I made pie bars that aren't nearly as cute as the mini-cup idea. You are a thinker!

  10. Get N Together says:

    What a great recipe for the holidays