Ingredients
Pie crust dough sufficient for two crusts (one bottom, one top), using either an all-butter or shortening-and-butter recipe
6 cups (approximately 860 grams) fresh blueberries (preferably fresh; if frozen, do not thaw before use)
2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated sugar, adjustable up to 3/4 cup if berries are less sweet
1/4 cup (31 grams) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (14 grams) cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (vanilla or almond extract can be used as flavor variations)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional but recommended for flavor)
1 tablespoon (14 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk for egg wash
Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust
Salt: about 1/8 teaspoon (optional, per some variations)
Instructions
1. Prepare the pie crust dough and chill according to your recipe or package directions (at least 2 hours or up to 5 days refrigerated).
2. In a large bowl, mix blueberries with sugar, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the filling is evenly moistened and no longer powdery; some berries may burst slightly to release juice.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and position the oven rack on the lower third; place a baking sheet on the bottom rack to catch spills.
4. Roll out one disc of chilled dough to a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch round pie dish, smoothing it to the edges.
5. Pour the blueberry filling evenly into the crust and dot filling with the cold butter cubes.
6. Roll out the second dough disc to 12 inches and either cut into strips for a lattice top or cover fully for a double crust. If using a full top crust, cut slits to allow steam to escape.
7. Assemble the top crust or weave strips in a lattice pattern over the filling, seal, trim excess dough, and crimp edges with a fork or decorative pattern.
8. Brush the top and edges with egg wash and optionally sprinkle with coarse sugar.
9. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 25 minutes to set the crust and activate thickening. Then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), protect crust edges with foil or a pie shield, and bake an additional 40–50 minutes until the filling is bubbly throughout and reaches about 200°F (93°C) internally. (If using frozen berries, add extra baking time as needed.)
10. Remove pie from oven and cool on a rack for at least 4 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set firmly.
Last Step:
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🫐 Use fresh blueberries when possible for best flavor; frozen blueberries can be used but do not thaw before baking; if thawed, drain well.
🧈 Combining flour and cornstarch thickens the filling effectively.
🥚 Egg wash on the crust creates a golden, crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cooling: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg