- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
- 5 cups (about 750g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together.
- Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim edges.
- Add blueberry filling evenly. Dot with pieces of butter.
- Roll out second disc for top crust. Either cover entirely with slits or make a lattice crust.
- Brush top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Place pie on a baking sheet (to catch drips).
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake another 35–45 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool completely before serving (at least 3 hours).
- Makes 1 pie (8 slices)
- Calories: 370
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Sugars: 26g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- You can use store-bought pie crust to save time.
- If using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw before mixing; increase cornstarch to 4 tbsp to absorb excess liquid.
- Let the pie rest to allow the filling to set.
- For a glossy finish, brush crust with egg wash just before baking.
- Place foil or a pie shield over the edges during the last 20 minutes if they brown too quickly.
- Use a mix of wild and regular blueberries for deeper flavor.
- Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C
- Support heart health and brain function
- Anti-inflammatory properties
Enjoy!