How to Make Grandma's Blueberry Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like the taste of Grandma’s cooking, especially when it comes to her famous blueberry pie. With a flaky crust, perfectly sweetened blueberry filling, and a hint of lemon zest, this pie is a nostalgic treat that brings back memories of lazy summer afternoons spent at Grandma’s house.

What makes Grandma’s blueberry pie so special is the love and care that goes into each step of the recipe. From hand-picking the ripest, juiciest blueberries to gently folding them in...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch double-crust pie

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie pan; trim crust to the rim of the pan. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Combine sugar, tapioca, and cinnamon. Toss sugar mixture with blueberries in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Let stand fifteen minutes. Meanwhile, roll out the top crust into a 10-inch circle. Cut into half-inch strips. Pour blueberry mixture into chilled pie shell and dot with butter. Add the pastry strips one at a time, weaving a lattice. Flute edges.
  • Place pie on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until filling is bubbly and crust is light brown. Cool completely before serving.
  • Nutrition

    290 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 61mg