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 sea salt; 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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're looking for more mulberry recipes, be sure to check out my 26 must try mulberry recipes round-up!

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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.

In doing a little research, I discovered mulberries are related to figs, no wonder I love them so much!

Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions

Mulberries: Fresh or frozen mulberries can be used
Sugar: Granulated sugar
Orange: One orange juiced and zested
Pie Crust: Homemade pie crust or a ready-made pie dough

*A full list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

How to Make Mulberry Pie

Preheat oven to 375℉

Step 1: Line the bottom of a 9" pie pan with the bottom crust and crimp edges. If using frozen fruit, pour the mulberries into a large bowl until partially thawed.

Step 2: Mix mulberries with orange zest and orange juice. If you need to, you can substitute lemon juice and zest.

Step 3: In another bowl, mix sugar, flour, and salt. Stir flour into the mulberry mixture. Pour or spoon the mulberry pie filling into the prepared bottom pie crust. Dot with butter, and add the top pie crust strips in a lattice pattern.

mulberries with butter cubes in a pie shell

Step 4: Cover pie edges with aluminum foil or pie crust protectors to keep the pastry from over-browning. Bake the pie for an hour, or until the pie filling is bubbly and begins to ooze out of the upper crust and the crust is golden brown.

Cool the pie on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy with some vanilla ice cream. Store leftover pie in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Do Mulberries Grow on Trees or Bushes?

Mulberries grow primarily on trees, although some varieties can appear more shrub-like. There are three main types: white, red, and black mulberries, each with slightly different flavors and growing habits.

Recipe FAQs

When is Mulberry Season in the U.S.?

Mulberries are typically in season in the U.S. from mid-June through August, depending on your location.

Can I use frozen mulberries instead of fresh?

Yes, you can absolutely use frozen mulberries in this mulberry pie recipe. In fact, they work just as well as fresh berries. There's no need to fully thaw them, just let them soften slightly so they're easier to mix. Keep in mind that frozen berries release more liquid, so you may want to add an extra tablespoon of flour to help thicken the filling.

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

No, you don't need to remove the stems from mulberries. The small green stems are completely edible and soften during baking, so leaving them on saves time and won't affect the texture of your pie.

How do I keep mulberry pie from being runny?

To prevent a runny mulberry pie, make sure to: Use enough thickener (like flour or cornstarch). Avoid overfilling the pie with excess juice. You also want to let the pie cool completely before slicing. Cooling is key; the filling thickens as it sets, so cutting too early will give you a soupy mess.

Can I freeze mulberry pie?

Yes, you can freeze mulberry pie, either baked or unbaked. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen or thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Pro Tips

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

mulberry pie with a green and white napkin and a pie serving utensil

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