Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 4-6 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen goumi berries
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine goumi berries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Gently toss to coat the goumi berries evenly.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit the pie dish.
  9. Place the rolled dough into the pie dish, trim excess hanging over the edges.
  10. Fill with the goumi mixture.
  11. Roll out the remaining dough for the top crust and place it over the filling. Seal edges by crimping with a fork.
  12. Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
  13. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch drips.
  14. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  15. Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing to set the filling.