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Blueberry Pie
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Bottom Crust
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Grease pie pan and preheat oven to 450°.
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Stir flour and salt together.
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Use a pastry blender or 2 knives to cut in shortening.
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Add water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, stirring after each, until mixture holds together.
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Divide dough in half.
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Roll half of the dough out on floured board to size needed for 9 inch pie pan.
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Line pie pan with rolled out dough, try not to stretch the dough when transferring.
Filling
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Place blueberries in large bowl and stir in sugar, flour, salt, and lemon juice.
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Pour filling into bottom crust.
Top Crust
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Roll out the other half of the dough on floured board to size needed for top crust.
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Dampen edges of lower crust with cold water and cover filling with top crust.
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Slash top crust in several places to allow steam to escape during baking.
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Press edges together with a fork and bake at 450° for 10 minutes.
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Reduce temperature to 350° and bake for 20-30 minutes longer or until crust edges are golden brown.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Berry Perfection 🫐Toss fresh blueberries with a touch of cornstarch before adding to the pie to prevent excess liquid and ensure a perfectly thickened filling.
- Crust Chilling Technique ❄️Refrigerate your pie dough for at least 1 hour before rolling to ensure a flaky, tender crust that doesn't shrink during baking.
- Lemon Zest Magic 🍋Add fresh lemon zest to your blueberry filling to brighten the flavors and cut through the sweetness of the berries.
- Lattice Crust Pro Tip 🥧Freeze your lattice strips for 10 minutes before weaving to make them more manageable and prevent stretching.
- Egg Wash Brilliance ✨Brush the top crust with an egg wash (1 beaten egg + 1 tablespoon water) and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a golden, professional-looking finish.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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