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Country Blueberry Pie

A simple, homemade blueberry pie that brings classic comfort and joy with a juicy, slightly tart filling under a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries don’t stress if they’re a little wrinkled
  • 3/4 cup sugar add a bit more if your berries are super tart
  • 1/4 cup flour or cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 splash lemon juice add a splash for brightness
  • 1 packaged pie crust either store-bought or homemade is fine
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pat butter go ahead and eyeball this
  • 1 egg wash 1 beaten egg with a bit of water for brushing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss blueberries with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt in a big bowl, and let sit while preheating the oven to 375°F.
  2. Roll out the bottom crust and place it in a pie pan.
  3. Fill the crust with the berry mix.
  4. Dot the filling with butter.
  5. Add the top crust, making vents if using a full cover.
  6. Brush the crust with egg wash.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes, covering the edges with foil if they brown too fast.
  8. Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Let the pie cool completely for best results to avoid a runny filling. Use a baking sheet underneath to catch spills during baking.