BLUEBERRY PIE

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During blueberry season, this pie always makes an appearance. It has a wonderful fresh berry flavor and a bit of tang from the lemon zest. -Richard Case, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tablespoon 2% milk
Coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine blueberries, lemon juice and lemon zest. In another bowl, combine sugar, tapioca, cornstarch and cinnamon. Add to berries; toss gently to coat., On a lightly floured surface, roll half the pie dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. Add blueberry mixture. Dot with butter. , Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge. Whisk egg and milk; brush over crust. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake 30 minutes. Cover edge loosely with foil. Bake until crust is golden brown and berries have burst, about 30-35 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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