The BEST Blueberry Pie Recipe

– Homemade or store-bought crust –– BLUEBERRY FILLING – 1 pound blueberries picked over, washed, dried – 1/2 cup sugar – 2 tablespoons water – 2 tablespoons cornstarch – 1 tablespoon Limoncello or fresh lemon juice – EGG WASH – 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash – 1 tablespoon turbinado or granulated sugar for sprinkling on top of egg wash

Ingredients

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cook time:50 min

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Servings

6

Type

dessert, pie

prep Time

10 mins

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If you're searching for the BEST blueberry pe recipe, look no further! Simply the BEST Blueberry Pie! Sure to impress for any get-together! A luscious and super easy to make blueberry filling tucked inside a flaky crust (homemade or store-bought crust).

Will a fruit pie thicken as it cools? Yes, Cooling is crucial for thickeners like flour, cornstarch, and even the natural pectin found in the fruit to work their magic. The thickeners were activated in the oven, but the pie filling gels further with cooling.

What is secret to perfect pie crust?  The fat (butter, margarine or shortening) needs to be ICE cold. After the fat is added to the dry ingredients, the next step is adding water. Like the fat, the water should be ice cold. Before you start making the dough, fill a glass with ice and water.

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How to serve blueberry pie?  It can be served as is, or with a scoop of whipped cream. It  is just lovely with ice-cream.

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