This blueberry pie recipe is not runny and has a mystery ingredient that adds a nice twist. I came up with this tasty version while searching the spice cupboard for nutmeg. My family loved it so much that I made two more pies the next day! Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed
- 5 cups fresh blueberries (preferably wild)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon milk (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press 1 pie crust into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan; set aside.
Step 2
Stir together blueberries, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add almond extract; stir to coat. Pour blueberry mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Step 3
Dot blueberry mixture with butter pieces. Top with second pie crust, crimping the edges together to seal. Brush top crust with milk. Use a knife to cut slits into the top crust for steam to escape while baking. Wrap the edges of the pie with aluminum foil to avoid burning.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until filling is bubbling and crust is browned, 20 to 25 more minutes. Cool before serving.
Tips
You can use regular blueberries, but I find the wild ones are better. If you use frozen blueberries, add up to 2 tablespoons more all-purpose flour to ensure the pie thickens properly. You can also brush the top crust with 1 egg yolk instead of milk before baking.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 394 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
Cholesterol15mg | 5% |
Sodium276mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate49g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars22g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 44% |
Calcium16mg | 1% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium108mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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- by: Meledy
- 12 years ago
This recipe turned out great. I used frozen huckleberries and followed the recipe, except I added a little more almond extract and used whipping cream to brush the crust. Baked it for 45-50 minutes, watching for the bubbling to begin and making sure the crust didn’t burn. I was worried it would be runny, but I let it cool completely and it turned out perfect! Delcious a la mode! This recipe is a keeper! I can’t wait to try it with blueberries!
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- by: JARRIE
- 10 years ago
I didn’t love this one but it’s not bad. I did not love the secret ingredient, or the cinnamon. I think I could roll with one or the other but not both. Also, the author is dead serious about 5 1/2 cups of berries. I used a 16 oz bag of frozen wild blueberries, because clearly I have no concept of how much frozen weight translates into cup volume (and I still don’t because I didn’t measure my frozen berries to find out how much I was off by, which is my own fault). Anyway, 16 oz of frozen berries is not enough because my pie had that “too much flour” texture in the filling, which is 100% my own fault. I made this as a no-topping pie and that worked fine with the given cooking time, following the same rules for covering it and then uncovering it. This is a good recipe, I just don’t love the cinnamon and almond like I thought I would. Thanks for sharing!
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- by: REA173
- 10 years ago
This was my first attempt at a blueberry pie (for Christmas no less)and it came out great! I even forgot the butter at the end and it was still great. Other than that mistake, I followed the recipe exactly as written and wouldn’t change a thing (except maybe a drop or two more almond extract. I loved the way it didn’t ooze into a messy, soupy mess when cut and the taste was wonderful. Thanks for the recipe!
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- by: Marciajandzio
- 6 years ago
Best blueberry pie I have ever made. I doubled the almond extract and a dash more of cinnamon. Used Pillsbury refrigerator pie crust … perfect. I love using only 1/2 cup of sugar as I am working hard to cut sugar in our home … this helped for a dessert for company. Thank you!
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- by: Ttkc
- 5 years ago
The pie is great but what I loved the most is the crust recipe. Hands down, the easiest no fail ive ever made. My other recipe i have used for 20 years may be a little bit better, but way more room for error, more time and more mess. Have used this crust many times with other pies.
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- by: Connie Jo
- 5 years ago
I used regular blueberries, but my pie came out real sloppy. Also, I found the baking time needed to be longer (I use an oven thermometer so I know the temp was right). I will make it again because the flavor of cinnamon and almond extract was wonderful. When I make it again I plan to make the following changed; cut ice cold butter with the sugar, add 2 tbsp more of flower with it, add lemon zest to the blue berries, bake at 425 for 15 min, cover the crust and bake for another 45 min at 350.
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- by: Jenelle Gullicksrud Haugan
- 5 years ago
Turned out amazing!!! Made this last year as well and my 6 month old at the time loved it as well. Always a big hit. Used wild fresh blueberries. They were abundant this year. I didn?t make any changes. Did bake it just a bit longer for the crust to brown up a bit more.
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- by: Eugina
- 5 years ago
Exceptional fresh flavor, and most wonderful blueberry taste. Not cloyingly sweet, and the almond and cinnamon do not overpower- – just perfect. Alas, wild blueberries were not to be had. My supermarket fresh blueberries tasted a bit bland, so I added 2 tsp. of fresh lemon juice to give them some tang and 1/2 Tbsp more flour for my very juicy berries. No other changes. When the pie was completely cooled, it thickened up just fine. This recipe is terrific! Thanks for sharing.
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- by: Marla Mcfall
- 4 years ago
I used frozen wild blueberries that my sister picked 3 years ago, and added 2 Tbsp of flour to the berry mixture. This pie turned out PERFECT. It held together well, no soupy stuff – and it tasted fabulous. All of my blueberry pie expert eaters, said that it was literally, the best blueberry pie they had ever eaten. Delicious!
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- by: Annikins42
- 4 years ago
Made mine an 8? with 4 cups frozen wild blueberries and all I reduced was a bit of the sugar. I still added an extra TBSP of flour and I think it came out perfect! I actually don?t usually care for blueberry pie, or any cooked blueberries, but this, with the touch of almond extract and less sugar than many others, was really good. Will be my go to recipe in the future.
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- by: Manda
- 2 years ago
This is amazing! I used regular blueberries, I’ll be using wild next time, but even with regular blueberries it tastes perfect! I love the use of the almond extract and, once the pie cools, the slices actually hold their shape! The filling doesn’t fall out all over the place. I followed the recipe exactly and used Grandma Ruth’s Pie Crust recipe.
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- by: Roseanne Bell
- 2 years ago
I like to add lemon juice to blueberries. It brightens the flavor. I added the juice of half a lemon to this recipe, and a scant tablespoon more sugar and flour to compensate. Other than that I followed the recipe. The pie was delicious, the best I?ve ever had! The consistency was perfect too! My guests raved about it. This is now my go to recipe for blueberry pie.
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- by: Lovetocook101
- 12 months ago
Great recipe. I followed all of the directions except I did add the juice of half a lemon as other reviewers suggested and just a couple extra tablespoons of sugar to keep it sweet enough with the lemon. It was delicious and everyone raved about it. My father in law said that the local bakery that they buy pies from should adopt this recipe. Great dimensional flavor. Perfect mix of spices and flavors.
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