Blueberry Pie Filling
Creating your own Blueberry Pie Filling is a delightful and straightforward process that will elevate any dessert. This luscious filling, made with fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla, bursts with rich blueberry flavor. Perfect for pies, tarts, or as a topping for pancakes and yogurt, this recipe is not only versatile but also allows you to impress friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- pinch salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries until they soften and release their juices (about 7-9 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- While the blueberries are cooking, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl until there are no lumps.
- Add the dry mixture to the cooked blueberries and mix well.
- Continue cooking while stirring until the mixture thickens (around 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if using. Let cool before transferring to jars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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