Chokecherry Pies
Chokecherry pies are a traditional North American dessert made from the tart, dark berries of the chokecherry tree, typically baked into a flaky pastry crust. The filling is often sweetened with sugar to balance the fruit's natural astringency, and sometimes includes spices like cinnamon. This rustic pie is a beloved treat in regions where chokecherries grow wild, particularly in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain areas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Chokecherry pies are high in carbohydrates, primarily from the sugar in the filling and the flour in the crust, and provide a moderate amount of fat from the pastry. They are a good source of dietary fiber and contain notable amounts of antioxidants and minerals like potassium from the fruit.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 IU |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch pie, approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chokecherries were a vital food source for many Indigenous peoples of North America, who dried and pounded them into a high-energy paste called 'pemmican.' The fruit's intense tartness and potential for bitterness (due to compounds in the pit) make its use in sweet pies a clever culinary transformation.
