Chokecherry Pie
Chokecherry Pie is a rustic, fruit-forward dessert made from the tart, dark berries of the chokecherry tree, a fruit native to North America. The pie typically features a sweetened filling of cooked chokecherries, often thickened with cornstarch or flour, and baked in a flaky pastry crust. It's a beloved treat in regions where these wild berries grow, particularly in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain areas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pie is primarily a source of carbohydrates, with a significant portion coming from sugars in the fruit and added sweeteners. It provides a good amount of dietary fiber and antioxidants from the chokecherries, along with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal per standard slice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12 mcg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 IU |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch pie, approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chokecherries are a traditional food for many Indigenous peoples of North America, who used them for centuries in pemmican and other dishes. The berries are famously astringent when raw but develop a deep, complex, almond-like flavor when cooked, making them uniquely suited for preserves and pies.
