Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of The Best Blueberry Pie, a classic dessert that combines sweet blueberries with a flaky crust for a perfect summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling:
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
For Topping:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Assemble the pie: Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in the blueberry filling and dot with butter. Add the top crust and crimp the edges.
- Finish the pie: Brush the crust with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese to the filling.
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries before using.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
