Vegan Mixed Berry Pie with Crumb Topping

Enjoy this vegan mixed berry pie with crumb topping bursting with sweet berry flavor. Mixed berry crumb pie is perfect for summer celebrations, but also year-round with your choice of fresh or frozen berries. Load them into a buttery pre-made vegan pie crust and top with a tenderly crisp crumble topping (gluten-free optional)! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and 4^th of July celebrations!

Ingredients for a Mixed Berry Crumb Pie

This easy recipe relies mostly on pantry staples! Check out the grocery list in the recipe card.

• Vegan pie crust: I use a store-bought vegan pie crust (pliable) to save time and effort or make homemade pie dough. Use a gluten-free crust, if needed. A vegan chocolate crust also works for a delicious chocolate berry pie.

Mixed Berry Pie Filling:

• Berries: Use the fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) berries of your choice based on season and availability. E.g., blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, triple berry mix, wild berries, etc.

For this version of berry pie with crumb topping, I used blueberries and raspberries. For simplicity, use a single berry, like blackberry pie with crumb topping or strawberry crumb pie, etc.

• Sugar: While regular white sugar works fine, I recommend brown sugar for the molasses caramel flavor.

Coconut sugar works well for a refined-sugar-free version of this vegan berry pie. I recommend a brown sugar alternative or your favorite sweetener for a sugar-free version.

• Cornstarch: To thicken the berry juices into a thicker set consistency when cutting the mixed berry crumble pie.
• Lemon Juice: If you don’t have lemon juice (fresh is best), orange juice will work. Additionally, add some orange/lemon zest for extra flavor.
• Cinnamon: For a subtle yet delicious flavor in the mixed berry pie with crumble topping.
• Sea salt: As with most desserts, salt helps to balance and enhance the various flavors within this summer berry pie crumble. Use sea salt or kosher salt.

Crumb Topping:

• Flour: I usually use regular all-purpose flour or a 50-50 blend of AP flour and whole wheat flour. Optionally, 100% whole wheat or an all-purpose gluten-free blend (like Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur’s) would also work.
• Coconut oil: Alternatively, use melted vegan unsalted butter (or use lightly salted and omit the added salt).

You’ll also need more sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice for the delicious mixed berry pie crumb topping.

What Could I Add To Mixed Berry Crumble Pie?

The versatility of crisps and crumbles like this mixed berry pie with crumble topping have practically no limits. Here are a few ways to adapt and transform this recipe to your liking.

• Vanilla: A small amount of vanilla could be added to the mixed berry filling and/or crumb topping.
• Seasonings: Ground ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg could all work depending on which berries you use. Rose water may also work for a subtle floral flavor.
• Oats: To add a little extra crunch to the crumble topping.
• Dried fruit: Such as raisins or cranberries mixed with the berries, for extra sweetness.
• Nuts: Chopped toasted nuts add texture to the topping. i.e., walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.
• Shredded coconut: For texture and flavor in the crumb topping.
• Other fruit: Enjoy this easy berry pie with more than berries. Some delicious combinations include a peach berry pie or red berry mango pie, etc.
• Lattice: Instead of crumbs, use a second pie crust to create a lattice top for the vegan berry pie.

How to Make Mixed Berry Pie Vegan?

It only takes 6 simple steps, in under an hour (plus cooling time), to prepare this delicious and easy mixed berry crumb pie recipe!

Prepartion Step:

• First, preheat the oven to 350F/177C and lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan. Then press the pie crust into the dish (crimp the edges if desired) and transfer it to the refrigerator.

Filling should be moist but have no liquid pooling at the bottom of the bowl. If it’s too wet, add more cornstarch, then set it aside.

To avoid mess, place a parchment paper-lined baking sheet beneath your pie dish, as it may bubble up and over.

Step 6: Finally, remove the berry crumb pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely (this can take several hours) on a wire rack. Only once cool will it have set enough to slice and serve!

FAQs

Toni’s Recipe Tips

• For more crumb topping: Double the crumb recipe if you love crumble topping.
• Sweeten to taste: Adjust the amount of sugar based on the berries you use (i.e., more tart berries will require more sugar than super sweet in-season berries).
• Adjust the amount of cornstarch: Based on how juicy the berries are. If the filling is too wet, the pie crust will become soggy.
• For a mixed berry crumble: Ditch the crust entirely for a lighter mixed berry crisp/crumble.
• For a crisper crumble topping: Freeze the mixed berry pie crumb topping for 15 minutes before sprinkling it over the mixed/triple berry pie.
• Allow it to cool: The filling won’t fully thicken and set until cooled!

Serving Suggestions

I have a few favorite pairings for this delicious fruit pie. Choose your favorite vegan version of the below:

• Ice Cream: Vanilla nice cream, mixed berry ice cream, or even dairy-free yogurt.
• Whipped Cream: Vegan whipped cream or a creamy custard.
• Sauce: Caramel sauce, blueberry maple syrup, or strawberry glaze.

How to Make Ahead and Store?

Prep Ahead: You can prepare the crumble pie topping several days in advance and store it covered in the fridge for up to 3-5 days or 2-3 months in the freezer. I don’t recommend preparing the mixed berry pie filling too far in advance, though, as the sugar will cause them to macerate and release juices, which can lead to a soggy pie.

Baked Pie: Once baked, store the cooled berry pie with crumb topping leftovers in an airtight container either at room temperature for 2-3 days OR in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Freezer: The mixed berry crumb pie is also freezer friendly. Simply wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, pop it in a Ziplock/Stasher bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow the frozen berry pie to thaw in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for several hours.

Reheat: I prefer to reheat it in individual servings for 40-60 seconds in the microwave. Alternatively, use the oven at 350F/177C until warm (10-15 minutes).

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