Perfect Blueberry Pie Filling Recipe

Name: Perfect Blueberry Pie Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pints blueberries (4 cups); 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 egg, well beaten with; 1 pinch salt, for egg washing top of pie; 2 tablespoons sugar, for top of pie; 2 individual pie crusts

Servings: persons

2 pints blueberries (4 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 egg, well beaten with
1 pinch salt, for egg washing top of pie
2 tablespoons sugar, for top of pie
2 individual pie crusts

1
Combine 1 cup berries with 3/4 cup sugar in pan.
2
Simmer on low heat until sugar is melted and mixture is very liquid; about 5 minutes.
3
Combine cornstarch and water in bowl.
4
Add to pan with blueberries.
5
Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to full boil and is clear and thick.
6
Pour hot mixture into large bowl.Cool until warm.
7
Fold in remaining 3 cups of blueberries, lemon rind, cinnamon,nutmeg and butter.
8
Let cool before adding to pie crust.
9
Add top crust and brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar.
10
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F but reduce heat to 375u00b0F when you put pie in oven. Bake about 40 minutes. Check pie halfway through baking; cover edges with a strip of foil if edges are getting too brown.
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This technique works for any delicate fruit such as raspberries or strawberries.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pints blueberries (4 cups), 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Perfect Blueberry Pie Filling falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Perfect Blueberry Pie Filling

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