best blueberry pie

Name: Best Blueberry Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 - 1 cup(s) sugar - i used 1 cup; 1/4 cup(s) plus 1 tablespoon flour; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 4 cup(s) fresh blueberries, i used frozen, only because fresh weren't available; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 - 9 - inch, unbaked pie crusts; 1 large egg, beaten with small amount of water

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Mar 11, 2014

This recipe comes from my dear friend Carol, from JAP...this is my first attempt at a Blueberry pie, but thanks to her graciousness in sharing her recipe, I believe it turned out beautiful. I used my crust, Carol's filling. Enjoy! My photo's Recipe is courtesy of Carol Zecchin...hugs!!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

3/4 - 1 cups sugar - i used 1 cup
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups fresh blueberries, i used frozen, only because fresh weren't available
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 - 9 - inch, unbaked pie crusts
1 large egg, beaten with small amount of water

How To Make best blueberry pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degree F.

Step 2

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stirring well.
Step 3

Add berries and toss gently. Set aside.
Step 4

Place 1 pie crust in a 9 inch pie pan. Spoon in berries.
Step 5

Dot with butter, and sprinkle with lemon juice.
Step 6

Place second crust over top the berries; crimp edges. Cut slits to allow steam to escape. Brush the crust with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sugar.
Step 7

Bake at 425 degree for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 and continue baking 30 - 35 minutes more. Shield crust with foil. Enjoy! I know my son will...this pie can't cool fast enough for him...lol!
Step 8

Crust I use: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/pie/pie-crust-tender-flaky.html?p=1
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