If you’re lucky enough to have a goumi berry bush growing in your backyard—or you’ve stumbled across these vibrant red berries at a local farmer’s market—you’re in for a treat. Though goumi berries aren’t widely known, they’re a hidden gem of the berry world. Tart, bright, and packed with antioxidants, goumis bake beautifully into rustic desserts, and this easy goumi pie recipe might just become your new favorite way to enjoy them.
Goumi berries are small, red, and speckled with silver, and they grow on a hardy shrub that’s often used for permaculture and food forests. They have a distinct flavor—kind of like sour cherries mixed with cranberries—which makes them perfect for baking. Unlike overly sweet store-bought pies, this one has a natural tartness balanced by just the right amount of sugar and a buttery, golden crust.
This recipe is simple and forgiving—perfect for beginner bakers or anyone wanting a quick homemade dessert with a rustic vibe. All you need is a handful of ingredients: goumi berries, sugar, a bit of cornstarch or arrowroot for thickening, lemon juice for brightness, and a pie crust. You can use store-bought dough if you’re short on time, or make your own if you’re feeling fancy. Either way, the star of the show is definitely the filling.
To prepare the pie, toss the berries with sugar and cornstarch, add a touch of lemon juice, and let it sit while you get the crust ready. Pour everything into a pie shell, top it with another crust or a simple lattice, brush with egg wash, and pop it in the oven. About 35 minutes later, you’ll have a bubbling, golden brown pie that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
One of the best things about this pie is its seasonality. Goumi berries typically ripen in late spring to early summer, so this dessert feels extra special—like a sweet reward after a good foraging season. And if you manage to freeze any of your goumis, you can enjoy this pie well into the fall and winter months, too.
Each slice is around 280 calories, and the recipe yields 6 to 8 generous pieces. It’s vegetarian and can be adapted to gluten-free diets by swapping out the crust. You can serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla yogurt or chilled with a drizzle of honey on top.
If you’re into foraged food or just want to try something new, this easy goumi pie recipe is a delightful way to celebrate a lesser-known fruit. It’s sweet, tart, and satisfying—just the thing for a summer picnic, a weekend bake, or a surprise dessert for guests who’ve never even heard of goumi berries.
So roll up your sleeves, grab your berries, and get baking. This pie might just turn you into a goumi fan for life.
Goumi Pie Recipe (Easy!) – A Tart, Sweet Treat from the Garden
Description
If you’ve got your hands on goumi berries—those ruby-red, tangy little gems—you’re in for a unique pie that’s equal parts tart, sweet, and wholesome. Goumi berries are often overlooked, but when baked into a golden pie crust with a touch of sugar and lemon, they shine with a flavor that lands somewhere between a sour cherry and a pomegranate.
This easy goumi pie recipe is perfect for those new to baking or simply short on time. It comes together in under an hour and lets the natural flavor of the berries do the heavy lifting. Whether you’ve harvested fresh goumis from your backyard shrub or found some at a local farmer’s market, this pie is the best way to show off your foraged find.If you’ve got your hands on goumi berries—those ruby-red, tangy little gems—you’re in for a unique pie that’s equal parts tart, sweet, and wholesome. Goumi berries are often overlooked, but when baked into a golden pie crust with a touch of sugar and lemon, they shine with a flavor that lands somewhere between a sour cherry and a pomegranate.
This easy goumi pie recipe is perfect for those new to baking or simply short on time. It comes together in under an hour and lets the natural flavor of the berries do the heavy lifting. Whether you’ve harvested fresh goumis from your backyard shrub or found some at a local farmer’s market, this pie is the best way to show off your foraged find.
Ingredient
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a bowl, mix goumi berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
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Roll out bottom pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan. Pour in the berry mixture and dot with butter if using.
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Cover with top crust (or make a lattice), crimp edges, and brush with egg wash.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
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Cool before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 7
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
