BLUEBERRY CUSTARD PIE

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This blueberry custard pie is one of my husband's favorite desserts. We pick our own fresh blueberries; they make the pie even better. One piece is never enough. -Sonja Jenner, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup orange juice
CUSTARD:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups whole milk
3 egg yolks
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double-thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in blueberries and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Cover and set aside., For custard, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature without stirring; set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tarter on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. , Pour blueberry mixture into pie shell; top with custard. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.