Easy Mulberry Pie Recipe (fresh or frozen mulberries)

Name: Easy Mulberry Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 Pillsbury double pie crust; 3½ cups mulberries; 1 medium orange ((zested)); 1 tbsp orange juice; 1 cup sugar; ⅓ cup flour; ¼ tsp salt; 1 tbsp butter

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Have you ever had Mulberry Pie? This Easy Mulberry Pie recipe is just what you need to showcase these juicy and flavorful berries. If you have mulberries to spare, be sure to make some Mulberry Jam too!

About This Recipe

When you hear the word "mulberry" what comes to mind? For me it's two things; our red mulberry tree in Chicago, and the following children's rhyme:

Here we go round the mulberry bush
The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush
Here we go round the mulberry bush
So early in the morning

Admit it, you're singing along, aren't you?

Mulberries are tart when they're not quite ready, and oh-so-sweet when ripe; I can definitely over-indulge! But besides plucking them off the tree and plopping them in your mouth, you'll want to save some for this delicious Mulberry Pie Recipe.

How to Make This Mulberry Pie Recipe

Preheat oven to 375-degrees F

Step 1 | Prepare Pie Crust

Line the bottom of a 9" pie pan with one of the two pie crusts. Crimp edges. If using frozen fruit, pour the mulberries into a large bowl until partially thawed.

Step 2 | Mix Berries with Orange

Mix mulberries with orange zest, and orange juice. If you need to, you can substitute lemon juice and zest.

Step 3 | Fill Pie Crust

In another bowl, mix sugar, flour, and salt. Stir flour into the mulberry mixture. Pour the mulberry mixture into the prepared bottom pie crust. Dot with butter, and add top pie crust. I prefer a lattice top.

mulberries with butter cubes in a pie shell

Step 4 | Bake Pie

Cover pie edges with aluminum foil or pie crust protectors. Bake for an hour, or until the mixture is bubbly and begins to ooze out of the upper crust.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy with some vanilla ice cream.

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

Should You Pick the Stems off of Mulberries Before using them?

You may be wondering if you should pick the stems off of the mulberries before using them in this mulberry pie.

The good news is that it's not necessary. The stems soften during the cooking process and blend in with the berries. You'll never know the difference, and neither will your guests.

Do Mulberries Grow on Trees or Bushes?

There are many mulberry varieties. Some grow on trees and others on bushes. However, there are three main species of mulberries:

White Mulberry (native to Eastern and Central China).
Black Mulberry (native to Western Asia and Europe).
Red Mulberry (native to the Eastern United States).

There are also hybrid varieties and related species like the Korean Mulberry and Himalayan Mulberry.

In China, the white mulberry tree (Morus alba) is mainly grown for its leaves. You see, the leaves are what silkworms feed on. In fact, the worms make silk in their cocoons that is then harvested to be used commercially.

You can learn more about this fascinating topic at the following link: Mulberry Trees and Silkworms.

When is Mulberry Season in the U.S.?

In the United States, mulberry trees grow in every state but Nevada and Alaska. Mulberry harvesting season begins in mid-June and goes through August.

Some cities in the U.S. such as El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona don't allow the planting of new mulberry trees. This is due to the amount of pollen the mulberry trees produce.

If you decide to make a traditional double-crust pie, be sure to cut some slits into the top crust.
I sprinkled my mulberry pie with some colorful coarse sanding sugar, but you can use white sugar, or skip this step altogether.
To learn how to do the lattice crust here: https://youtu.be/vwQYd2ljw-4

kids under a tree — **Pictures taken over the years under mom's mulberry tree in Chicago**

3 ladies under a tree — **Pictures taken over the years under mom's mulberry tree in Chicago**

Nutritional Benefits of Mulberries

In doing a little research, I discovered mulberries are related to figs, no wonder I love them so much! Here are some other facts I gleaned from healthline.com:

Mulberries are relatively low calories, at 60 calories per cup.
There are 9.8 grams of carbs in one cup of mulberries, making mulberries a great low-carb fruit option.
Mulberries are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and Iron. They also contain Potassium and vitamins E and K.
Mulberries not only lower cholesterol levels, but can also ward off cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

mulberry pie with a green and white napkin