Description
Creating your own Blueberry Pie Filling is a delightful and straightforward process that brings the vibrant flavor of blueberries to your desserts. This homemade filling features fresh or frozen blueberries combined with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla, resulting in a rich, glossy mixture perfect for pies, tarts, pancakes, and more. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a gathering or simply satisfy your sweet tooth, this blueberry pie filling is a versatile addition to any dessert repertoire. It’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy its deliciousness whenever the craving strikes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries for about 7-9 minutes until they release their juices and soften.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Once the blueberries are ready, add the dry mixture to the saucepan and stir thoroughly.
- Continue cooking while stirring for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if using. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the filling into glass jars for storage in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg