Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons (45-60 ml) cold water
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh goumi berries
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add cubed butter; use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until crumbly.
  3. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together.
  4. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine goumi berries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to coat.
  6. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit your pie dish (about 1/8 inch thick).
  7. Transfer the rolled dough to the pie dish, trimming excess hanging over the edges.
  8. Pour the goumi filling evenly into the crust. Optionally create a lattice top with remaining dough or leave it open-faced.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  10. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  11. Slice and serve, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.