Description
Homemade blueberry pie filling is a sweet, versatile delight that brings the luscious flavor of fresh blueberries to your desserts. Perfect for pies, tarts, or as a topping on pancakes and ice cream, this easy recipe allows you to enjoy this delightful treat year-round. Using either fresh or frozen blueberries means you can whip it up anytime, making it an essential addition to your culinary repertoire. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can create a rich and glossy filling that outshines any store-bought version. Elevate your dishes with this homemade blueberry pie filling that is sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Heat the blueberries in a saucepan over medium heat for about 7-9 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the cooked 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). Allow cooling to room temperature.
- Transfer to glass jars for storage; refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg