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Easy Homemade Blueberry Pie

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 double 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
  • 5 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2/3 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a baking sheet inside to heat. Roll the bottom crust into a 9-inch pie pan, press gently into place, and chill if the dough feels soft.
  2. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
  3. Fill the pie: Pour the blueberry filling into the crust, mound it slightly in the center, and dot the top with small pieces of butter.
  4. Add the top crust: Cover with a lattice crust or full top crust. If using a full crust, cut 4–6 small steam vents. Trim and crimp the edges.
  5. Brush and sprinkle: Brush the top lightly with egg wash, then sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  6. Bake: Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F and bake 40–50 minutes more, until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles in the center. Cover edges with foil if needed.
  7. Cool: Let the pie cool for 2–3 hours before slicing so the filling can set cleanly.