Description
This classic Christmas Blueberry Pie is a delightful holiday dessert featuring juicy fresh blueberries, a hint of cinnamon, and a buttery flaky pie crust. Baked to perfection, this pie boasts a bubbly, flavorful filling that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness, making it a festive favorite for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
Crust
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine 2 cups of fresh blueberries, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. This mixture will form the sweet and slightly spiced filling.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the blueberry mixture into the prepared pie crust, distributing it evenly across the bottom.
- Add Butter: Dot the top of the filling with 1 tablespoon of butter in small pieces to add richness and enhance flavor during baking.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before serving to ensure the filling sets properly and slices neatly.
Notes
- For a thicker filling, you can add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch if your blueberries are very juicy.
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries for best flavor, but frozen can be substituted if fresh are unavailable; just thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to ensure the filling firms up.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra festive touch.
- You can cover the edges of the crust with foil during baking if they brown too quickly.
