elderberries substitute
in pie crust.

Elderberries often fill the pie inside this pie crust, so any substitute must bake well. The substitute should bring comparable sweetness, moisture, and texture to pie crust.

top substitutes

01

Blackberries

10.0best for pie crust
1 cup : 1 cup

Deep berry flavor, cook down same way

02

Cranberries

10.0best for pie crust
1 cup : 1 cup

Tart berry for syrups and cordials

03

Blueberries

7.5best for pie crust
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar dark berry for syrups and jams

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