The Perfect Blueberry Pie recipe uses a homemade pie crust and fresh blueberries. You’ll love this classic pie recipe!
What is a summer picnic without blueberry pie? It is always a disappointing discovery to find that no one thought to bring blueberry pie. Sure, there are many delicious summer desserts, but blueberry pie has always been our favorite. Never experienced homemade blueberry pie? Well, it’s nothing like a store bought pie, which may be even worse than no pie at all! This recipe produces the most buttery and flaky crust, and those blueberries? We just can’t get enough! You’ll especially want to grab vanilla ice cream to go with it. Trust us.
How do you make blueberry pie filling with frozen blueberries?
If you want to use frozen blueberries to make blueberry pie, thaw and rinse the blueberries, drain well, and pat them dry. Frozen berries have excess liquid due to the freezing process and you just need to make sure to get rid of that before proceeding to use in a blueberry pie recipe.
What thickens pie filling?
Cornstarch, flour, and tapioca are the most common thickeners used for pie fillings. Each of these thickeners require different amounts and are used for different purposes in pie making. It is best to follow the recipe instructions for which thickener to use.
What type of flour is used for pie crust?
All-purpose flour and pastry flour work best for making pie crusts due to their protein content (8-10%). For best results use one of these flours. Do not use cake flour or self rising flour for making pie crusts. Gluten-free flour options vary a great deal. Blends that are designed for a straight conversion will work best for a gluten-free option.
Why do people put vodka in pie crust?
Vodka is used in pie crust as it does not contribute to the formation of gluten. This creates a pie dough that is easy to roll out and re-roll if needed and still turn out perfectly soft and flaky. The alcohol quickly burns off during the baking process so there is no alcohol flavor left once the pie crust is done baking. Equal parts vodka to chilled water create the best result.
Storage Instructions:
Let your pie cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If you like this recipe, you may also be interested in these other delicious pie recipes:
- Perfect Peach Pie
- Easy Peasy Pumpkin Pie
- Peanut Butter Fudge Pie with Pretzel Crust
- Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Pie
- S’mores Pie
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The best Blueberry Pie ever! My picky family agrees!!!
LOVE THIS PIE! I am making a second one in a week, it is just that good. Thanks for the recipe!
I know you mentioned that Vodka plays a key roll in keeping the crust flaky, but is there a way you can substitute Vodka for something?
You can replace the vodka with all ice water.
I previously asked if it was possible to substitute vinegar for the Vodka. I’m still interested in your answer to that question. The reason I wanted to know was because I wanted to make the pie and had everything I needed except the Vodka. But, I got over myself and made another trip to the store for Vodka and made the crust and the filling exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great! The crust was light and flaky and handled really well. I’ll use the crust for other pies and will definitely make this pie again.
Vinegar! It’s the acid that keeps gluten from forming!
THank you for the receipe, i have looked high and low for a Blueberry Pie receipe,, looks good and I will make this
Hi! Congrats for your channel! I love your recipes. Can I change the blueberries for strawberries? It’s the same amount? Tks!
Yes, it should work.
Hello! I did your dough and used with strawberry and Apple fillings. The strawberry one I made the way you did with the blueberries, but I think that I’ll try next time add the sugar 10-15 minutes before. I also baked the dough without the filling for 15 minutes and it was amazing.
Thanks!
I never knew about using vodka in the pie crust! Since moving to Southern Florida my homemade crust would never work when I would roll it out, always sticky and tear apart. I never had this problem up North and I love making pie! I’ve been baking them for over 30 years. I am definitely going to try your recipe! Thank you
Looks yummy !!!! Have you ever used frozen blueberries ?
I haven’t, but if you do you’ll need to thaw them and remove as much liquid as possible from them.
Can I use the same recipe for apple pie too?
Thanks.
Worth a try! But I do apple pie a bit differently.
This looks delicious! I have a soy allergy and therefore am not able to eat anything with vegetable shortening. What alternative would you recommend in place of the shortening in the pie crust recipe? All butter? Lard and butter mixed? Sour cream? Thanks!
Lard + butter
Love your recipes ❤️ I will bake this pie this weekend. My favourite kind of pie, blueberry pie ? thank you for sharing .