Description
A classic homemade blueberry pie, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts
- 6 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Allow pie crusts to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Gently unfold one pie crust and press it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim excess pastry, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang.
- In a large bowl, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to coat the blueberries.
- Pour the blueberry mixture into the prepared pie crust. Dot the top with the small pieces of butter.
- Unfold the second pie crust. Place it over the filling. Trim, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top crust with the egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the edges with foil.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set.
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before using.
- The pie is best served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a lattice top crust, cut the second pie crust into strips and weave them over the filling before crimping the edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American