FRESH BLUEBERRY PIE IV

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This recipe uses orange-flavored liqueur, which 'wakes up' the flavor of the blueberries. It is wonderful on a hot summer day. Fresh blueberries during July - the peak season - are the best.

Provided by Linda Mathis

Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Blueberry Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
¾ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup water
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons orange liqueur
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups whipped cream for garnish

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water. Mix well, then add 1 cup blueberries. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir until very thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir butter or margarine, lemon juice, and liqueur into mixture. Allow to cool. Stir in remaining 2 cups blueberries. Chill mixture 1 hour. Spoon into pastry shell and refrigerate at least 2 more hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 207.3 mg, Sugar 26 g