Blueberry Pie Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts 9-inch crusts; store bought or homemade
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water divided
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 400°F. Remove the pie crusts from their packaging and roll them out. Put one crust into a greased pie pan.2 pie crusts
- Next, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine the blueberries, sugar, 1/2-cup of the water, and the orange juice.4 cups fresh blueberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup orange juice
- Now, stir the mixture until it comes to a boil. While it heats combine the other 1/4 cup of water with the cornstarch.¼ cup cornstarch
- Then, once the blueberries start to boil, add the cornstarch slurry and stir everything together. Turn off the heat and let the blueberries cool for 5-10 minutes.
- After that, spoon the blueberry filling into the pie pan. At this point, you can either top the pie with the other crust or cut that crust into slices and complete the lattice work. (see link in the tips.)
- At this point, whisk together the egg and 1-tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of the pie with egg wash.1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Last, crimp the edges of the pie and bake it for 35-40 minutes. Once done, let the pie cool for at least 30-minutes before serving.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1/8 of the total pie (1 slice when the pie has been cut into 8 even slices). Actual calories will vary. **The lattice work on the crust is optional.**
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Pie Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
359
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
184
mg
8
%
Potassium
122
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
33
g
37
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
86
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
