FRESH BLUEBERRY PIE

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Capture the fresh taste of blueberries in a pie. This pie will disappear fast--you won't have to worry about what to do with the leftovers

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 Pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pie crust
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
4 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar (or more depending on sweetness of berries)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 425 degrees f. for at-least 20 minutes.
  • Line crust with parchment, fill with dried beans or rice.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, remove parchment/beans, prick bottom with fork, return to oven and bake until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven let cool on rack for 2 minutes.
  • Brush entire crust with egg white.
  • Measure out 1 cup of the softest blueberries and place them in a medium saucepan with 1/2 cup water, cover and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until well blended, set aside.
  • when water and blueberries come to a boil, lower the heat to simmer and stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until the berries start to burst and the juices start to thicken.
  • While still stirring slowly add the cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice and salt.
  • Simmer for a minute or so until the mixture becomes translucent.
  • Remove from heat, gently stir in remaining blueberries.
  • Spoon into prepared pie crust.
  • Let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving with whipped cream.
  • Store at room temperature for 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 192.8, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 26.6, Protein 3.2

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