Description
Creating homemade Blueberry Pie Filling is a breeze, offering a burst of vibrant blueberry flavor that elevates any dessert. This simple recipe uses fresh or frozen blueberries paired with just a few other ingredients—sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla—to create a luscious, glossy filling. Use it for classic pies, drizzled over pancakes, or as a topping for yogurt and ice cream. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful fruit filling that will impress guests at any gathering or make your quiet evenings extra special.
Ingredients
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- 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
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries until they soften and release their juices (about 7-9 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add the dry mixture to the softened blueberries and stir well.
- Continue cooking while stirring until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if using; let cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to glass jars for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg