Description
Discover the joy of homemade blueberry pie filling with this quick and easy recipe. Perfect for pies, tarts, or as a topping for ice cream and pancakes, this delightful filling is packed with flavor and made from just five simple ingredients. In only 25 minutes, you can create a luscious treat that brightens up any dessert, making it ideal for summer gatherings or cozy winter nights. With the option to use fresh or frozen blueberries, this versatile recipe ensures you can enjoy its sweet-tart goodness year-round. Elevate your desserts effortlessly with this delicious blueberry pie filling!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3–4 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries and cook until they soften and release juices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch.
- Stir the dry mixture into the saucepan with the blueberries until well combined.
- Cook while stirring until the mixture thickens (about 5–10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Pour into a jar and let cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg