Blueberry Pie

This luscious blueberry pie will be your new go-to for a classic summer pie, complete with a homemade crust and filling. Serve with your favorite ice cream!

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Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.
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Updated January 13, 2023
Elise Bauer
Blueberry Pie
Elise Bauer

When blueberries are in season, what better to do with them (other than eating them straight from the basket) than make blueberry pie?

Blueberries have been found to be a "superfood", so good for you that you should go out of your way to eat them. (As if we need a reason, right?)

They neutralize free radicals, protect your heart, improve your vision, and protect against degenerative brain diseases. (See the whole story at The World's Healthiest Foods website.)

a slice of oozing, gooey blueberry pie with a golden brown crust
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Blueberries come into season in early summer, but they freeze well, and you can easily make this pie with frozen berries.

Blueberry Pie
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Watch This Homemade Blueberry Pie Recipe

Swaps and Substitutions

If you don't have all the ingredients on hand, there are some swaps you can make for this easy blueberry pie.

  • Swap the cornstarch, flour, or tapioca for an equal amount of arrowroot.
  • Swap half the blueberries for another berry such as strawberries or huckleberries.
  • Use store bought crust (deep dish) instead of homemade.
  • If you don't have fresh lemons, use bottled lemon juice and omit the lemon zest.

How To Store Homemade Blueberry Pie

Cover the pie loosely and store it on the counter for 3 to 4 days. After 4 days, store covered in the refrigerator for an additional 3 days.

We do not recommend freezing this pie.

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From the Editors Of Simply Recipes

Blueberry Pie

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
Servings 8 servings

If you use quick-cooking tapioca to thicken the filling, grinding it to a powder first in a spice grinder or mini-processor will prevent the pie from having tiny pearls of tapioca.

To make this pie vegan, use our vegan pie crust recipe and omit the egg wash.

Ingredients

Crust:

Filling ingredients:

  • 6 cups (about 2 1/4 pounds ) fresh or frozen blueberries, rinsed and stems removed (if using frozen, defrost and drain first)

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup (about 30g) cornstarch, all-purpose flour, or quick-cooking tapioca

  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Egg wash ingredients:

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon milk

Method

  1. Prepare the bottom crust:

    Remove a dough disc from refrigerator and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to take the chill off.

    Place it on a lightly floured clean, flat surface. Roll it out into a circle about 13 inches wide.

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    Elise Bauer

    Place the rolled out dough on to a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges to 1/2 inch over the edge of the plan. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

  2. Make the blueberry filling:

    Pull the second disc of dough from the refrigerator so it can come to temp while you make the filling.

    Place the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch (or flour or quick tapioca), cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Gently stir them so that all of the blueberries are coated with some sugar and flour.

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    Elise Bauer
  3. Fill the bottom crust:

    Remove the bottom crust from the refrigerator and place the sugar coated berries into the pan.

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    Elise Bauer
  4. Roll out the second dough disc:

    Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to the same size and thickness as the first. Place on top of the berry filling.

    Tuck the top dough over and under the edge of the bottom dough, and crimp the edges with your fingers.

    Place in refrigerator while you make the egg wash.

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    Elise Bauer
  5. Preheat the oven:

    Place the baking rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425°F.

  6. Brush the pie with the egg wash:

    Whisk egg and milk together to make an egg wash. Brush the top crust with egg wash. Score the pie on the top with several cuts (so steam can escape while cooking).

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    Elise Bauer
  7. Bake the pie:

    Place the pie on the middle rack of the oven with a foil or Silpat lined baking pan positioned on the lower rack to catch any filling that may bubble over.

    Bake for 20 minutes at 425°. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 30 to 40 minutes more or until juices are bubbling and have thickened.

  8. Cool the pie, then serve:

    Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Let cool completely before serving.

    finished blueberry pie
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
429 Calories
17g Fat
65g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 429
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 11mg 57%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 164mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.