Description
Homemade blueberry pie filling is a delightful and simple treat that transforms fresh or frozen blueberries into a glossy, flavorful concoction perfect for various desserts. With just five essential ingredients—blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and optional vanilla extract—you can whip up this rich filling in just over half an hour. The vibrant taste of sweet blueberries combined with a hint of acidity from lemon juice makes it ideal for pies, tarts, pancakes, yogurt parfaits, or as a topping for creamy desserts. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet night in, this blueberry pie filling is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat blueberries in a saucepan over medium heat for 7–9 minutes until soft.
- 2. In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; whisk until blended.
- 3. Add the dry mixture to the softened blueberries; stir to combine.
- 4. Cook while stirring continuously until the filling thickens (2–3 minutes).
- 5. Remove from heat; mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- 6. Allow cooling before transferring to glass jars for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For optimal flavor, choose ripe blueberries; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid. Adjust sweetness based on berry tartness by modifying the amount of sugar. Consider adding spices like cinnamon for additional flavor variation.