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

There's nothing quite like the taste of a homemade pie, especially when it's made with love by mom. This recipe for Mom's Blueberry Pie has been passed down for generations in our family, and it's a favorite at every gathering. The combination of sweet, juicy blueberries and flaky, buttery crust is simply irresistible.

This pie is a great way to make use of fresh, ripe blueberries when they're in season, but you can also use frozen blueberries if they're not available. The filling is ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch double-crust pie

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry crust.
  • Combine sugar, flour, tapioca, spices, and salt; stir into blueberries. Add lemon juice and rind, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Mix well, and spoon into prepared crust. Dot with small pieces of butter and cover with top crust.
  • Place pie on lowest rack in preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 30 minutes longer. Serve warm or cold.
  • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 78mg