Description
Blueberry Pie Supreme delivers pure summer comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your table. Fresh berries nestled in a flaky crust make this classic dessert a delightful treat for family gatherings and sweet moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pints blueberries
- 1 9-10 inch basic pie crust
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons cold water
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 egg whisked with 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Nestle your pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Gently brush the inside with egg wash using a pastry brush. Chill the prepared shell in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F, ensuring the rack is centered.
- In a wide sauté pan, combine 4 pints blueberries, 1 cup sugar, and ¼ cup lime juice. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until berries release their juices.
- Strain the blueberries, reserving the liquid in a large saucepan. Boil the liquid down until reduced to 2 cups.
- Whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the hot berry liquid.
- Bring the sauce to a rapid boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold the cooked blueberries back into the thickened sauce.
- Pour the blueberry mixture into your prepared pie shell, spreading evenly.
- Bake at 400°F for 90 minutes, or until the filling bubbles and the crust turns golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Refrigerate for an additional 2 hours before serving to help the filling set completely.
Notes
- Egg washing the pie crust helps create a golden, crisp shell that prevents soggy bottoms and adds a beautiful sheen.
- Cooking blueberries before filling the pie concentrates their flavor and helps control the liquid, ensuring a perfect set without being runny.
- Draining and reducing the blueberry juices creates a thick, glossy filling that holds its shape when sliced, giving your pie a professional bakery look.
- Allowing the pie to cool completely at room temperature and then chill helps the filling set firmly, making clean, beautiful slices that won’t fall apart when served.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg