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Balsamic Strawberry Pie

Prep Time2 hrs
Cook Time1 hr
Servings6
AuthorMelissa Lee

Ingredients

Perfect Pie Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups 6 1/4 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 stick 4 ounces cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

Balsamic Strawberry Filling

  • 4 cups 1 quart strawberries, fresh, hulled and halved (or frozen, halved)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • Egg wash 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water and a pinch of salt
  • Sanding sugar or granulated sugar as needed (optional)

Instructions

To make the perfect pie dough

  • Place flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor or large mixing bowl.
  • By pulsing or using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour until the butter is the size of small peas.
  • Sprinkle ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over the flour mixture. Pulse or stir mixture until large clumps form.
  • When enough water has been added to allow the dough to hold together, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Gather the dough together to form a ball.
  • Flatten the dough into a disk about 6 inches wide, cover in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and set the rack in the lowest position.

To make the Balsamic Strawberry Filling

  • In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and vinegar. Toss to combine. Allow the strawberries to rest for about 30 minutes until they have released their juice.

To assemble the pie

  • Roll out the top crust to 1/8 inches thick.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared bottom crust.
  • Using a pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut twelve 1-inch-wide strips of dough.
  • Brush the edge of the bottom crust with egg wash.
  • Gently weave and arrange the dough strips on top of the filling to create a lattice top.
  • Trim the edges flush with the edge of the bottom crust and press them to seal.
  • Turn and decoratively crimp the edges. (Alternately, use a pie top cutter to create a decorative crust.)
  • Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar or granulated sugar if desired.
  • Place the pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the filling is bubbly and thick.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Let cool for 2 to 3 hours.
  • The filling will continue to thicken and set as the pie cools.

Notes

This recipe produces a simple, lightly sweetened crust that can be used with both sweet and savory fillings. You can make the dough ahead of time, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for 1 month.

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