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blueberry pie

Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

I love fruit pies, especially with a little vanilla ice cream, they are just one of my most favorite deserts.

yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For blueberry pie

  • 4 c
    fresh blueberries
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    plus 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • 3
    drops red food coloring
  • 3
    drops blue food coloring
  • pastry for double crust 9-inch pie

How To Make blueberry pie

  • 1
    Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and 1 c. water in medium saucepan; stir mixture to remove lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
  • 2
    Remove from heat; stir in blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, butter, almond extract and food coloring. (should be a deep purple color)
  • 3
    Pour blueberry mixture into the pastry shell. Cover with top crust. Trim edges of pastry; seal and crimp edges. Cut slits in top of crust for steam to escape, or make a basket weave crust. Bake at 425 degrees for 45 to minutes or just until golden brown. Yield one 9-inch pie.
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