National Blueberry Pie Day

Recipe for National Blueberry Pie Day

Celebrate National Blueberry Pie Day with this classic American dessert recipe! Indulge in the juicy, sweet, and tangy flavors of blueberries baked into a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for gathering with family and friends, or simply enjoying a slice (or two!) with a warm cup of coffee or tea.

Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Cooking Method: Baking

Category: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8-10 servings

Suitable For Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• Fresh blueberries: 2 cups
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup
• All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
• Cold unsalted butter: 1 cup
• Ice-cold water: 1/2 cup
• Salt: 1/4 tsp
• Egg, beaten: 1
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp

Materials

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Pastry blender
• Rolling pin
• 9-inch pie dish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the ice-cold water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape into disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the blueberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
6. Roll out one of the chilled dough disks to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Place into a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges to fit.
7. Fill the pie crust with the blueberry mixture and dot the top with the beaten egg.
8. Roll out the second dough disk to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Use to cover the pie and crimp the edges to seal.
9. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape and brush with the beaten egg.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
11. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.