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blueberry pie

Blueberry Pie

5 from 1 vote
A foolproof, completely from-scratch blueberry dessert with a glossy stovetop filling and a crisp, buttery crust. Never worry about runny slices again.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried Divided into two portions
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
  • ¼ cup cornstarch Crucial for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cold water For the cornstarch slurry
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Brightens the flavor
  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust Completely cooled before filling

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan For cooking the filling
  • 1 Silicone spatula For stirring
  • 1 9-inch pie dish For the crust

Method
 

  1. Place three cups of fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the berries burst and the mixture is bubbling.
    cooking fresh blueberry pie filling in a saucepan
  2. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Pour into the boiling berry mixture while stirring continuously until thick and glossy.
    adding cornstarch slurry to boiling blueberry pie filling
  3. Remove from heat immediately. Gently fold in the remaining three cups of fresh blueberries until completely coated.
  4. Spoon the warm fruit mixture into your pre-baked pie crust, spreading it into an even layer.
    pouring glossy blueberry pie filling into a pre-baked crust
  5. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least four hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to four days. Let the pie chill completely for at least four hours before attempting to slice it.

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