Blueberry Pie recipe? (update with picture)

[mtemm]

we have a ton of blueberries from our bushes and are eating them as fast as we can, but still have so many. I've decided to make a pie tomorrow with some of them. does anybody have a good recipe? I used to try to make one at thanksgiving and the filling was wonderful, but the upper crust (I usually cheat with it and use pillsbury ready crusts) doesn't seem to cook...it always seems doughy. any recipes or solutions?

 

[trip]

Don't forget to pop some in the freezer for this winter!!!

 

[eeyore45]

Blueberries get very juicy -

4 C fresh blueberries
1C sugar
14 flour
1/4tsp salt
2tsp grated lemon rind
1/4t cloves, 1/4ts cinnamon
3Tbutter

Put in a pie crust, add blue mix and top with butter
425 for 15 min 350for 35 min you may need to add the foil around the edges, and def prepare for bubbling over of mixture

 

[ohiominnie]

we have a ton of blueberries from our bushes and are eating them as fast as we can, but still have so many. I've decided to make a pie tomorrow with some of them. does anybody have a good recipe? I used to try to make one at thanksgiving and the filling was wonderful, but the upper crust (I usually cheat with it and use pillsbury ready crusts) doesn't seem to cook...it always seems doughy. any recipes or solutions?

Ok, here's my secret for pies....

make the pie in a GLASS pie pan. I also cheat and use the refridgerated crusts.

Then, once it's all put together.... put it in the micro on high for 15 minutes.

THEN put it in the oven (preheated to 425 degrees) for....well, really for as long as it takes to brown the crust nicely.

That prevents the crust from getting too brown before the insides get cooked all the way.

Sorry I can't give you a time for that final step. I want to say it's about 10-15 mintues, but it's been awhile since I've done it.

Oh...where are you? If you need help eating those berries, let me know....I LOVE blueberries!

 

[Honu]

You're so lucky. I pay through the nose for blueberries here.

Blueberries are so juicy it's hard to get the top crust flaky. I tried doing a crumb top, but still had the same issues. Lattice top works though. I do a pretty tight weave, the gaps are about 1/4", but the small amount of open space really helps cook the top.

 

[Ava83]

We went blueberry picking last Sat. This is the one we made from the all recipies website. I had a 3 year old, 4 year old and 6 year old help and it still turned out great.

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie (we used pilsbury)
1 tablespoon butter

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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over blueberries.
Line pie dish with one pie crust. Pour berry mixture into the crust, and dot with butter. Cut remaining pastry into 1/2 - 3/4 inch wide strips, and make lattice top. Crimp and flute edges.
Bake pie on lower shelf of oven for about 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown

 

[mrsv98]

These recipes sound good, tho I use tapioca instead of flour or cornstarch. I also like to sometimes put in peaches and a pinch of nutmeg. Also, if you blindbake the crust a bit first it won't get so soggy. MMMMM, ow I have to make pie, thanks!

 

[mtemm]

thanks all! we've been so lucky. we just moved into this house in november and didn't even know we had blueberry bushes. they (and some strawberries and asparagus) are all on the side of our house and they were a fun surprise. I've been picking about a pint a day for the past week I'd say.

eeyore, that looks perfect. yum. ohiominnie, my mom swears by glass pie plates, too. I've always prefered metal, maybe that's my problem. I do have a glass one, though, so will try that and see if it helps.

Question about the latice top...I have not made many double crust pies, and never made a latice top one. how do I do it? do I do all going one way, then weave the other way thru, or is there a trick to it?

 

[MosMom]

This thread has literally made my mouth water. I want a piece of pie!!!

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

I just bought 5 lb. of blueberries at the supermarket today and have already made a pie. We're just waiting for DH to come home from work and then we'll add vanilla ice cream.

 

[mtemm]

okay, pie is in the oven and is already browning nicely. so either the latice top really does make a huge difference (which may just be the case) or else its the fact that I am using a different oven (we moved since I last tried one, and I have a very nice dacor oven with convection bake).

I'm actually concerned that its getting a little too brown already...it has 20 minutes left. I need to keep a good eye on it.

 

[disneyaggie]

My hips and thighs will never speak to y'all again! I love blueberry pie. I think I gained 4 pounds just reading these wonderful recipes.

 

[mtemm]

well, I think it turned out pretty good. you can tell where I missed with the egg-wash (oops), but it still looks and smells really good.

 

[DawnCt1]

Email me a piece. It looks great!

 

[granmaz]

That pie looks wonderful! In fact I can smell it!

 

[thinkerbell]

Just wanted to add a recipe. It isn't for pie but it is VERY delicious. My in-laws have blueberry bushes and got loads of blueberries last year. My MIL just puts them straight in freezer bags without washing them. This keeps them from sticking together and then she washes them when she gets them out of the freezer.
Anyway, this recipe comes from Southern Living, I think, and is called Blueberry Yum Yum.

Blueberry Yum Yum
1 ½ cups self-rising flour
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¾ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (8 ounce) pkg. Cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sifted powdered sugar
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
4 cups fresh blueberries

Stir together first 4 ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13 x 9 in. pan (or two pie pans). Bake at 375 degrees for 15 min. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Beat whipped topping, cream cheese, and powdered sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture over prepared crust. Cover and chill.
Stir together 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; whisk in 1 cup water until smooth. Stir in blueberries and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly 2 min (or until it starts to thicken). Remove from heat; cool. Pour over cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Yield: 15 servings.

 

[minnie56]

Pleeeze send me some! I have a cup of coffee in hand and that would go perfectly alongside!

Very comfort food...

I have a recipe (somewhere) for a Blueberry pie of sorts..with a sour cream topping that sets kind of like a custard. Very delish..LOVE Blueberries!