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Flaky Blueberry Pie

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This easy homemade blueberry pie features a sweet, juicy filling bursting through a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a comforting dessert any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1–2 tbsp coarse sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  3. Mix apple cider vinegar into 6 tbsp ice water. Drizzle over the flour mixture, tossing with a fork. Add more water as needed until dough holds together.
  4. Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. In a large bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  6. On a floured surface, roll one dough disc into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish, leaving a slight overhang.
  7. Spoon blueberry filling into the crust and dot with extra butter if desired.
  8. Roll out the second dough disc for the top crust. Lay over filling, trim excess, and crimp edges to seal. Cut slits for steam or create a lattice.
  9. Mix beaten egg with milk or cream. Brush over top crust and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  10. Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake another 35–40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
  11. If edges brown too fast, cover with foil halfway through.
  12. Let pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

For best results, keep butter and dough cold. If using frozen blueberries, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch. Let pie cool fully before slicing for clean pieces. Easily adapted for gluten-free or vegan diets. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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