This Easy Blueberry Pie is FRESH, DELICIOUS and every flavor is ON POINT! It is BURSTING with sweet blueberry flavor that will have your running for more blueberries FAST!
Why This Recipe For Easy Blueberry Pie Works…
- Use FRESH blueberries when they are in season.
- You can use FROZEN blueberries when not in season.
- The sugar works with cornstarch to form a silky smooth blueberry filling.
Here’s How Easy Blueberry Pie Is Done…
STEP 1.
Prepare your crust. Mix all of the ingredients together and then gently fold in the blueberries…
Blueberries coated in the other ingredients.
STEP 2.
Form a lattice top on your pie.
Close up of the lattice crust top
STEP 3.
Paint the top with an egg wash…
make the egg wash
STEP 4.
Bake till golden brown and the blueberries are bubbly!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Easy Blueberry Pie.
Do I Need To Thaw Blueberries Before Making This Pie?
No, you do NOT need to thaw blueberries before making this pie. You WILL need to adjust your baking time, expect at least 20 minutes longer, cover the top with aluminum foil for the last 20 minutes to prevent over browning.
How Do I Find Good Fresh Blueberries?
Check your local farm stand starting in June, look for plump full berries with a thin skin.
Call your local farm agent and ask who has blueberries for sale near you.
Here is some terrific information about ALL the specifics regarding blueberries!
How Do I Know This Pie Is Done?
You will see that the blueberry filling is hot and bubbling, the crust is browned and the pie is no longer loose in the middle.
Do I Need To Refrigerate Blueberry Pie?
Once your pie is done, you do not have to refrigerate it, but it will last longer if you do.
This pie will keep for 3 days if covered and at room temperature.
It will last for 5 days covered in the refrigerator.
Why Is My Blueberry Pie Runny?
If you notice that the filling of your pie is runny, it is likely one of two things:
- You didn’t allow it to bake long enough.
- You didn’t add the right amount of cornstarch to the filling.
- Did you allow your pie to cool before serving? Allow this pie to cool to room temp before serving. (This allows the pie to set).
How Can I Keep My Pie From Being Runny?
- Make sure that you follow the baking time and temperature as stated in the recipe.
- Use the proper amount of cornstarch and make sure it is mixed in well.
- After baking, let the pie cool completely before cutting into it. This gives time for the filling to set.
TIPS & TRICKS for perfect Easy Blueberry Pie!
- Use fresh blueberries, if they are in season (late spring/ early summer on the east coast).
- Gently rinse your blueberries and allow them to dry completely before using.
- Use frozen blueberries if you can not find fresh.
- The lemon zest adds plenty of freshness and is important to the flavor balance, don’t leave that part out.
- Serve with a fresh vanilla ice cream – oh man! So good!
PRO TIP: The crust on this pie is made even more perfect by using an egg wash and then coat the whole top with about 4 Tbs raw sugar. This gives a lovely brown and crunchy top.
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Easy Blueberry Pie
Ingredients
- 2 Refrigerated pie crusts feel free to make your own crust!
- ¾ C Granulated Sugar
- ¼ C cornstarch
- The zest of one lemon
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 6 Cups Blueberries
- 1 Tbs butter cut into pea sized pieces, refrigerate till ready to use.
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 Tbs heavy cream
- 2 Tbs Raw sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 – and place a large cookie sheet on the lower rack of the oven to catch drips
- Prepare your pie plate with non stick cooking spray. Place one crust into your pie pan. Then set aside.
- Stir the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the blueberries and gently toss until blueberries are coated. Turn blueberries out into the bottom layer of pie crust.
- Take top crust and make lattice by cutting into strips and weaving onto top of pie. Pinch edges together firmly to make fluted design.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yoke and cream together – paint onto the top crust of the pie. Sprinkle top with the 2 Tbs of sugar. Place the tiny pieces of butter around the top of the pie.
- Place pie in the refrigerator for at least 5 mins.
- Place pie on the middle wrack of the oven and bake at 400 for 20 mins then decrease the temp to 350 for 35-45 mins.
Notes
- I recommend using refrigerated pie crust for the ease of making the pie, however, a homemade crust is so much better. Do that if you can!
- Taste the blueberries before you start making the pie, if they are not very sweet berries, increase the sugar by 1/4 cup.
- Use fresh blueberries, if they are in season (late spring/ early summer on the east coast).
- Gently rinse your blueberries and allow them to dry completely before using.
- Use frozen blueberries if you can not find fresh.
- The lemon zest adds plenty of freshness and is important to the flavor balance, don't leave that part out.
- Serve with a fresh vanilla ice cream - oh man! So good! PRO TIP: The crust on this pie is made even more perfect by using an egg wash and then coat the whole top with about 4 Tbs raw sugar. This gives a lovely brown and crunchy top. Of course, this is 2 Tbs more than I recommend in the recipe, but I know there are some daring people out there.
Nutrition
***This Recipe originally appeared on the pages of Loaves and Dishes on September 19, 2014. It has been updated with how to photos, why this recipe works, FAQ’s, Tips and Tricks, a complete recipe card with nutrition information and video***
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Eileen Hightower
Friday 31st of May 2019
My husband loves blueberries and can have everything but the granulated sugar because of Diabetes I.. The Endocrinologist said moderate amounts of sugar, but not certain what moderate amount is and didn't think to ask him. They count carbs now in the place of sugar. Perhaps a slice would be alright per day?
The recipe sounds delicious.
Wendi Spraker
Friday 31st of May 2019
Hi Eileen! Thanks so much for leaving me a message. I don't know if you could use some of the baking quality sweeteners or not, but it might be worth a try. The nutrition card at the bottom of the recipe does give you carbs, so you can add those in for a single slice. Thank you so much for leaving a comment!
Moxie
Friday 2nd of February 2018
Looks great!