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Simply the Best Blueberry Pie

Simply the Best Blueberry Pie

Simply the Best Blueberry Pie is a delicious dessert made with fresh blueberries and a flaky homemade crust.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry Brush
  • Pastry Wheel
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust

  • 1 Homemade Pie Crust or All Butter Pie Crust Both recipes make 2 crusts, 1 for bottom and 1 for top.

Filling

  • 6 cups fresh blueberries About 860g
  • cup granulated sugar 135g
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour 31g
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 14g
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 30ml
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon cold unsalted butter Cut into small cubes, 14g
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk
  • coarse sugar optional, for sprinkling on crust

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare either pie crust recipe through step 5.
  • Stir the blueberries, sugar, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a large bowl. Mix together until it’s no longer dry and powdery; burst a few blueberries if necessary to moisten. Set filling aside as the oven preheats.
  • Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat to 425°F (218°C). Place baking sheet on the bottom oven rack to catch any blueberry juices.
  • On a floured work surface, roll out one of the discs of chilled dough (keep the other one in the refrigerator). Turn the dough about a quarter turn after every few rolls until you have a circle 12 inches in diameter. Carefully place the dough into a 9 x 1.5 or 2-inch round pie dish. Tuck it in with your fingers, making sure it is smooth. Pour and spread filling evenly into pie dish. Dot the pieces of butter on top of the filling. Set aside at room temperature or in the refrigerator as you assemble the top pie crust.
  • Remove the other disc of chilled pie dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough into a circle that is 12 inches diameter. Cut strips of dough for the lattice top and arrange over the filling, sealing the edges.
  • Lightly brush the top and edges of the pie crust with egg wash. Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar, if using.
  • Bake the pie at 425°F for 25 minutes; then reduce the oven temperature down to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking until the filling’s juices are bubbling, 40–50 more minutes.

Notes

This pie can be made 1 day in advance. The pie crust dough can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Baked pie freezes well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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