EASY TO COOK

🫐 Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling Recipe 🥧

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This Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling is bursting with fresh blueberry flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s perfect for pies, tarts, cheesecakes, or even as a topping for pancakes and waffles. Plus, it’s super easy to make!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 🫐
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch 🌽
  • 1/2 cup water 💧
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest for extra flavor 🍋

📝 Instructions:

1. Cook the Blueberries:

  1. Combine ingredients:
  • In a medium saucepan, add the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  1. Heat the mixture:
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begin to release their juices and the mixture starts to thicken (about 5-7 minutes).

2. Thicken the Filling:

  1. Simmer:
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired thickness. This should take about 10-12 minutes. The filling will continue to thicken as it cools.
  1. Add flavor:
  • Stir in the vanilla extract (and lemon zest if using) for extra flavor.

3. Cool and Store:

  1. Cool the filling:
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the filling cool slightly before using in your pie, tart, or as a topping.
  1. Store:
  • Store any leftover blueberry pie filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.

4. Use the Filling:

  • For pies: Pour the blueberry filling into a prepared pie crust and bake according to your recipe’s instructions.
  • For toppings: Spoon the filling over pancakes, waffles, or cheesecake.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 5 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Makes enough filling for one 9-inch pie
🔥 Calories: Approximately 80-100 kcal per serving (depending on portion size)

This Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling is sweet, tangy, and perfect for adding a burst of blueberry goodness to all your favorite desserts! 🥧🫐🍋