Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons (45-60 ml) cold water
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen goumi berries, thawed if frozen
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. Cut in chilled butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add cold water until the dough holds together.
  4. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. In another bowl, combine goumi berries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  6. Toss gently to ensure berries are coated evenly.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to fit the pie dish.
  9. Place rolled dough into the pie dish, trimming excess.
  10. Pour goumi filling into the crust, spreading evenly.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  12. Allow the pie to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  13. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.