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Saskatoon Berry Pie Filling and Sauce

Published: Sep 21, 2019 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Feb 5, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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Collage of Saskatoon berry pie filling and sauce
Saskatoon berry pie on plate with whole pie in background

It's finally pie season again- one of the few consolations for summer being over.

Saskatoon berry pie on plate with whole pie in background

 

Saskatoon berry pie, made with my Saskatoon berry pie filling,  is one of my most favorite pies in the entire world because this is not your average pie filling...

Saskatoon Berry Pie

With no air conditioning, summer baking is just not an option at my house. And since Saskatoons are in season in late July in my neck of the woods, the two seasons don't necessarily align. That's why I use frozen Saskatoon berries for my pie filling.

Most recipes for Saskatoon berry pie don’t use a precooked filling. However, this Saskatoon berry pie filling is cooked on the stove top, in advance, allowing time for the berries to soften and the flavors to merge, giving your pie a richer, softer, thicker and tastier filling! The hint of almond also lends a delicious depth of flavor that's unlike any other Saskatoon pie out there!

Saskatoon berry pie on plate with whole pie in background

Saskatoon Berry Sauce

The added bonus is that you can also use this as a Saskatoon berry sauce, which is perfect as a topping for cheesecake, filling perogies, or a special topping on yogurt or ice cream. I have even used it as a cake filling (mixed with whipped cream)! Yum!!

Saskatoon berry pie filling and sauce on yogurt

It’s also ideal for Saskatoon Berry Tarts.

Saskatoon berry pie filling in tarts with bowl of pie filling in background

And try it in my No Bake Saskatoon Berry Cheesecake in a Jar!

saskatoon berry cheesecake in a jar with a spoon and more jars in the background

Saskatoon Pie

And if you simply want to make a pie, this Saskatoon pie filling is the perfect mate to my No Fail Pie Crust (cold water pastry)!

Saskatoon berry filling in pie crust with tart in foreground

Saskatoon Berry Recipes

If you can get your hands on Saskatoon berries any time of the year, count yourself lucky because they’re a special berry and not available everywhere. I'm lucky that I can buy them frozen at the year-round Farmer's markets or at my local Co op grocery store, if I miss picking season!

But they're not only delicious, they are healthy too! Saskatoon berries are considered an even better source of calcium than red meats, vegetables and cereals.

Saskatoon Pie Recipe

Summer is short and so is Saskatoon Berry season, so make sure you grab them while you can. And if you can't, no worries- you can still make this Saskatoon Pie Recipe with frozen Saskatoon berries!

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Saskatoon berry pie on plate with whole pie in background
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Saskatoon Berry Pie Filling and Sauce

This Saskatoon berry pie filling and sauce is cooked ahead, on the stove top, allowing time for the berries to soften and the flavors to merge, giving your pie a richer, thicker and tastier filling! The hint of almond also lends a delicious depth of flavor that's unlike any other Saskatoon berry pie out there! It also makes a great sauce for topping cheesecake, yogurt, ice cream or filling pierogies!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Canadian, North American
Keyword pie, pie filling, Saskatoon berry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 68kcal
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Ingredients

Sauce and pie filling

  • 4 cups Frozen Saskatoon berries * If using fresh, use additional water (see next ingredient)
  • 1 cup water * if using fresh berries, add an additional ¼ of water
  • ¾ cup white granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk

For Pie:

  • 1 ½ tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Add all sauce ingredients to a medium saucepan and cook over medium- high heat, stirring frequently. * if using fresh berries, add an additional ¼ cup of water
    add all ingredients to pot
  • Let the berries simmer until soft and the mixture is thickened - about 15 minutes.
    Let the berries simmer until soft and the mixture is thickened
  • The mixture will be as thick as jam when it's ready (see my VIDEO in NOTES). * you will be tempted to remove it too soon, but just keep stirring constantly so it doesn't burn to the bottom of the pan.
    thickened berry mixture - thick like jam
  • Remove from heat and cool.

For Topping:

  • If you are using for topping for ice cream, yogurt or cheescake or a filling for pierogies, it can be used immediately or stored in fridge for 5 days (or freeze for up to 2 months)

For Pie:

  • Pour into unbaked pie shell and cover with top crust (you can use a store-bought pie shell or my NO FAIL pastry recipe - SEE NOTES)
    Saskatoon berry pie filling poured into unbaked pie shell
  • Add top crust, then trim, using a paring knife or kitchen shears
    pie crust trimmed with paring knife
  • Pleat with a fork to seal edges.
    pie crust edges being pleated with a fork
  • Add some venting and brush top of pastry lightly with milk , using a pastry brush and sprinkle with a teaspoon of white granulated sugar.
    Pie Brushed with milk, using pastry brush
  • Bake as for a 2 crust fruit pie. *I bake it on 450 degrees F for the first 10 minutes, then reduce to 350 degrees F for the remainder (20 - 25 minutes or until cooked through.)
    Baked pie with slits

Notes

*NOTE: VIDEO
** NOTE: This recipe will yield  2 regular sized pies (smaller than the deep dish pie in the photos) or 24 tarts
**NOTE: Try this recipe with my No Fail Pie Crust
Nutrition Facts
Saskatoon Berry Pie Filling and Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 75mg3%
Potassium 28mg1%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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And if you're looking for more ideas on what to do with your Saskatoon berries, then check out these Saskatoon Berry Recipes !

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Comments

  1. Bernice Hill

    September 24, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    I missed out on Saskatoon picking this year and regret it deeply. I'd love to have some in the freezer so I can try out your recipe Terri!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      September 25, 2019 at 5:20 am

      Hi Bernice,
      I know, I always miss it because I go on vacation at that time! But
      Co op sells them frozen and so do the farmer's markets!

      Reply
    • Mike Thompson

      July 24, 2021 at 8:48 pm

      Hey Terri! What a nice surprise to find your site on a search for saskatoonberry pie filling today! My kids picked a bucket with me this morning, helped make the pie, and got to share it with grandparents and cousins this evening. Thanks for the recipe. Everyone loved it!
      Cheers
      Mike

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 27, 2021 at 6:59 am

        Hi Mike!
        So great to hear from you! I'm so glad you loved the pie filling and enjoyed such a great day with your family! Saskatoon Berry picking and pie making are definitely one of our fave family activities too!
        Terri

        Reply
  2. Colleen

    September 25, 2019 at 10:32 am

    I got some Saskatoons from the farmers market this year and we just gobbled them up, but now I wish I had made a pie! Yours looks amazing, Terri!

    Reply
  3. Katherine | Love In My Oven

    September 28, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    I got so lucky this summer, picking saskatoon berries. I ate most of them fresh but I should really save some next time to try a pie! This looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      September 28, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks, Katherine! Hopefully get save some next summer (or you can buy them frozen at Co op! )

      Reply
  4. Kristen

    September 29, 2019 at 6:43 am

    Saskatoon Berry Pie, yum!!! This was something we had as kids all the time, and I forgot how much I loved it until recently, when I went to the Saskatoon Berry Farm here in Okotoks. I’m so excited to make this and bring back all those nostalgic smells and flavours. Thanks for sharing 😊.

    Reply
  5. Amanda waffle

    July 19, 2020 at 9:37 am

    You don’t put what temperature to bake on. And should u bake in centre or bottom of the oven. There are people out there baking pies for the very first time. So that would be very useful information. Thanks for the great recipe. This is my first Saskatoon Berry Pie. I however do bake so in know the temp etc. But just thought some people may not know.

    Reply
  6. Bill Stinson

    May 01, 2021 at 1:36 am

    Proportions are accurate. In cooking the berries, I was able to thicken and soften them. Almond extract added a subtle depth to the flavours. I had to place some tinfoil over the crust edges or they would have burned. This is the best recipe for saskatoon berry pie I’ve ever come across. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      May 03, 2021 at 7:28 am

      Hi Bill: I'm so glad you loved the pie! Thanks for the tip on placing tinfoil over the pie crust edges! Although I didn't run into that issue, that should help some other readers!

      Reply
  7. Teresa Rilling

    July 21, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    The foxes ate all of our many berries last year. But we out foxed them this year and got them before they returned from who knows where. Thank you for the recipe. I ran out of freezer space so thought I'd try canning pie filling.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      July 24, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      Awesome- glad you outsmarted them this year! Enjoy the pie filling!

      Reply
  8. Carolyn Mallonee

    August 17, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    I live in Arizona, can you tell me where I can buy Saskatoon Berries so I can make this pie? Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Amy Frey

      December 24, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      It is also called Juneberry or service berry so you might be able to find it under those names.

      Reply
  9. Andrea

    September 04, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    I'm not much of a Baker so might I suggest a little note saying that when putting all your ingredients together to make your sauce you might already have it on the stove with it on because frozen berries once put in a pot and you pour everything else on top of it are frozen and you can't stir it and your liquid on the bottom evaporates🤭

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      September 10, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks for the feedback, Andrea! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Gisele

    September 24, 2021 at 11:38 am

    There is a tablespoon of milk that is listed in the ingredients. Does that go in with the berries and an additional amount of milk is required for brush the crust? Thanks and I can't wait to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      September 24, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Gisele,
      There is milk in both the filling and it's required to brush on the crust. 🙂
      Enjoy!
      Terri

      Reply

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