Transform your kitchen into a cozy bakery with this classic homemade blueberry pie recipe. With its perfectly flaky crust and sweet-tart filling, this pie brings restaurant-quality dessert right to your table.
This timeless American dessert combines fresh blueberries with just the right balance of sweetness and spice, all wrapped in a buttery, golden-brown crust that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 cups fresh blueberries
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, diced
- 1 egg yolk (for wash)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a baking sheet on the lower rack.
- Step 2: Roll out one pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- Step 3: Mix blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a large bowl.
- Step 4: Pour filling into chilled crust and dot with butter pieces.
- Step 5: Create lattice top with second crust, trim edges, and crimp to seal.
- Step 6: Brush top with egg wash (egg yolk + cream mixture) and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Step 7: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce to 375°F and bake 35-45 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time: 55-65 minutes
- Serves: 8-10
- Let cool for 2-3 hours before slicing
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days
- Can be frozen for up to 4 months
- Works with both fresh and frozen blueberries
- Best served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
General Nutritional Values
- Calories: 350 per slice
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 25g
