Ingredients
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- 1 homemade or store-bought pie crust
- 6 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (diced)
- Egg wash (1 large egg beaten with 2 teaspoons water)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out one disk of pie dough into a circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a bowl, combine blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and pour into the crust.
- Prepare the lattice top by rolling out the second dough disk, cutting strips, and weaving them over the filling.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20 minutes at 425°F; then reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use fresh blueberries for optimal flavor. Adjust sugar according to berry sweetness. Chill dough before rolling for a flaky crust.