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Blueberry Pie

A classic, homemade blueberry pie with a buttery, flaky crust and a perfectly sweet, juicy blueberry filling. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and absolutely delicious!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water
For the Blueberry Filling:
  • 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
For Topping:
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional

Method
 

Make the Pie Dough
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add cold butter and mix with a pastry cutter (or hands) until it looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough just holds together.
  4. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  2. Let sit for 15 minutes to thicken.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out one dough disc and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Pour in the blueberry filling and dot with butter pieces.
  4. Roll out the second dough disc and either cover fully (with slits) or make a lattice.
  5. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Bake the Pie
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  2. Let cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Notes

  • Use cold butter for a flaky crust.
  • If using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them—just add extra cornstarch.
  • Let the pie cool completely before slicing so the filling thickens properly.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best experience.