Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe
Description:
Capture the fresh taste of blueberries in a pie. This pie will disappear fast–you won’t have to worry about what to do with the leftovers.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Calories: 285.6 per serving
Fat Content: 10.3g
Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 192.8mg
Carbohydrate Content: 47.2g
Fiber Content: 3.5g
Sugar Content: 26.6g
Protein Content: 3.2g
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Line pie crust with parchment paper and fill with dried beans or rice to weigh it down. | – |
| 3 | Bake crust for 20 minutes. | 20 minutes |
| 4 | Remove from oven, take out the parchment paper and beans, then prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Return to oven and bake until golden brown. | – |
| 5 | Let the crust cool on a rack for 2 minutes. | 2 minutes |
| 6 | Brush the entire crust with egg white to seal it. | – |
| 7 | In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of the softest blueberries with 1/2 cup of water. Cover and bring to a boil. | – |
| 8 | In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until well blended. Set aside. | – |
| 9 | When the blueberries and water come to a boil, lower the heat to simmer and stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until the berries start to burst and the juices start to thicken. | – |
| 10 | While still stirring, slowly add the cornstarch mixture, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. | – |
| 11 | Simmer for a minute or so until the mixture becomes translucent. | – |
| 12 | Remove from heat and gently stir in the remaining blueberries. | – |
| 13 | Spoon the blueberry filling into the prepared pie crust. | – |
| 14 | Let the pie sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving with whipped cream. | 2 hours |
| 15 | Store the pie at room temperature for up to 2 days. | – |
Enjoy the burst of fresh blueberry flavor in every bite of this delightful pie! Perfect for dessert, a snack, or even breakfast. 🥧💙