Qangiq Mountain Berry Pie (snowy Mountain Berry Pie)

Qangiq Mountain Berry Pie, also known as Snowy Mountain Berry Pie, is a traditional Chukchi dessert that showcases the delicious flavors of wild berries found in the snowy mountains of the Chukotka region in Russia.

Qangiq Mountain Berry Pie (snowy Mountain Berry Pie)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed mountain berries (blueberries, lingonberries, cloudberries)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix together the mountain berries, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice until the berries are coated.
  3. Place the pre-made pie crust into a pie dish and crimp the edges.
  4. Pour the berry mixture into the pie crust.
  5. Brush the edges of the pie crust with the beaten egg to create a golden crust.
  6. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  7. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
15g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Pie dish Mixing bowl Baking sheet

Tools

Oven Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Qangiq Mountain Berry Pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For a decorative touch, use a pastry cutter to create a lattice crust on top of the pie before baking.

Cost

$10