4th of July Pie Recipe

This 4th of July Pie Recipe is a festive and patriotic recipe, which is made with fresh raspberries, plums, and blueberries. It’s the perfect dessert for a 4th of July party, ready after a few hours of cooling.

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4th of July Pie Recipe Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces
• 7 Tbsp. ice water, plus more if necessary
• 1 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
• 1 large egg, beaten

For the Raspberry-Plum Filling:

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 1/4 lb. red plums or nectarines, cut into ½-inch wedges (about 6 cups)
• 12 oz. raspberries (a little less than 3 cups)
• 1 Tbsp. white or regular balsamic vinegar

For the Blueberry Filling:

• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 5 oz. blueberries (about 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice

How To Make 4th of July Pie Recipe

1. Make the pie dough: In a large bowl, work the cold butter into the flour and salt with your fingers until it forms a shaggy dough. Drizzle in the ice water and vinegar and gently knead until the dough comes together.
2. Chill the dough: Divide the dough into two portions—one roughly two-thirds, the other one-third. Shape them into rectangles, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours.
3. Prepare the fillings: In a large bowl, mix the raspberry-plum filling ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, mix the blueberry filling ingredients.
4. Assemble the bottom crust: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out the larger piece of dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle and drape it into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Fold and crimp the edges. Freeze for at least 15 minutes.
5. Create the flag design: Roll out the smaller piece of dough. Cut out long stripes for the flag and small stars with a cookie cutter.
6. Fill the pie: Use a piece of folded foil to create a square section in the upper left corner of the crust. Spoon the blueberry filling into this square. Spread the raspberry-plum filling over the rest of the crust.
7. Decorate and bake: Arrange the dough stars over the blueberry section and the dough stripes over the raspberry-plum section. Gently remove the foil frame. Brush all the top crust pieces with a beaten egg.
8. Bake and cool: Bake the pie on a preheated baking sheet for 55 minutes to 1 hour and 5 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let the pie cool for at least 3 hours before serving.

Recipe Tips

• How to get a flaky crust? The secret is using very cold butter and ice water. The apple cider vinegar also helps to tenderize the dough, making it extra flaky.
• Can I make this pie ahead of time? You can make the pie dough up to 2 days in advance and keep it refrigerated. The assembled, unbaked pie can also be frozen for up to a month; just bake it from frozen, adding about 15-20 minutes to the baking time.
• How to get a clean flag design? The foil divider is the key. Creating a temporary wall with a folded piece of foil allows you to fill the blueberry and raspberry sections cleanly without them mixing.
• Why is it important to let the pie cool completely? This is the most crucial step for a clean slice! The fruit fillings are very juicy, and they need several hours to cool and fully set. Slicing into a warm pie will result in a runny filling.

What To Serve With 4th of July Pie

This patriotic pie is a showstopper and is best served with a simple, creamy topping.

• A large scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
• A dollop of fresh, unsweetened whipped cream

How To Store 4th of July Pie

• Room Temperature: The pie can be stored, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 1 day.
• Refrigerate: For longer storage, cover the pie and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

4th of July Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Sodium: 350mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 30g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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