Elderberry Pie
Elderberry pie is a vibrant, sweet-tart dessert made from the small, dark purple berries of the elderberry shrub, typically baked in a flaky pie crust. The filling is usually thickened with cornstarch or flour and sweetened with sugar, often enhanced with lemon juice or spices like cinnamon. It is a traditional treat in many parts of Europe and North America, where elderberries grow wild.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a carbohydrate-rich dessert, primarily from the fruit's natural sugars and added sugar in the filling, with a modest amount of fiber. A typical slice provides a good dose of vitamin C and antioxidants, and contains roughly 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 IU |
| Potassium | 130 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Elderberries must be cooked to be safely eaten, as raw berries contain compounds that can cause nausea. Culturally, the elder tree has been steeped in folklore across Europe, often associated with protection and magic.
