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Homemade Raspberry Pie

Homemade raspberry pie with a sweet-tart filling and a flaky golden crust. Fresh raspberries are thickened with cornstarch and baked until the filling bubbles, then cooled to set for clean slices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

Pie Filling
  • 6 cup fresh raspberries
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Crust
  • 2 refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Preheat and prep the crust
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Set a rack in the lower-middle position so the bottom crust browns evenly.
  2. Roll one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Press gently into the corners and trim any overhang if needed.
Make the raspberry filling
  1. In a large bowl, gently combine fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix just until the raspberries are coated and the cornstarch looks evenly distributed.
  2. Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Spread it out evenly so the bake sets up uniformly.
Assemble and bake
  1. Place the second pie crust over the filling or create a lattice top. Trim and crimp the edges to seal and prevent leaks.
  2. Whisk together large egg and water. Brush the crust with the egg wash for a glossy golden finish.
  3. Sprinkle coarse sugar for topping over the crust. Cut vents if using a full top crust so steam can escape.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Look for the crust to start turning golden at the edges while the filling begins to warm.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 30–35 minutes. Bake until the filling is bubbling through the vents and the crust is a deep golden brown.
Cool and slice
  1. Cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set. Wait until the pie is firm enough that the filling holds shape when cut.

Notes

For the thickest filling, don’t overmix—the berries should stay intact so they release juice slowly as they bake. Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze baked pie up to 2 months (thaw overnight in the fridge). For a lighter option, swap part of the granulated sugar with an equal amount of a 1:1 sugar substitute made for baking, but keep the cornstarch the same.