Homemade Blueberry Pie (Printable Version)

Classic blueberry filling nestled in a flaky, homemade lattice crust with cinnamon and lemon accents.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 1 batch homemade pie crust (yields two 9-inch crusts)

→ Filling

02 - 900 g blueberries, fresh or frozen
03 - 150 g granulated sugar
04 - 40 g cornstarch
05 - 1.5 g salt (¼ teaspoon)
06 - 1 g ground cinnamon (½ teaspoon)
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 15 ml lemon juice

→ Optional Toppings

09 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
10 - 15 ml milk (for egg wash)
11 - Sparkling sugar for sprinkling

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Prepare the pie crust dough, wrap tightly, and chill for 30 minutes. Divide into two equal portions after chilling.
02 - On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a 30 cm diameter circle. Transfer carefully into a 23 cm pie plate without stretching. Set aside.
03 - Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
04 - In a large bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Pour the blueberry filling into the prepared bottom crust.
06 - Roll out the remaining dough portion into a 30 cm circle on a lightly floured surface.
07 - Cut the top crust into 1.3 to 2.5 cm wide strips using a knife or pastry wheel.
08 - Lay strips vertically over the filling, spacing evenly. Weave shorter horizontal strips alternately over and under the vertical strips to form a lattice. Trim excess dough and seal edges by pressing firmly.
09 - Brush the lattice with egg wash (egg beaten with milk) and sprinkle sparkling sugar if desired.
10 - Place the pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 45–60 minutes until the filling bubbles and crust is golden. Cover edges with foil or a crust shield if browning too quickly.
11 - Remove from oven and cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours to allow filling to set before slicing.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Avoid stretching the dough while placing into the pie plate to prevent shrinking during baking.
02 - A lattice crust allows steam to escape, ensuring a crisp, evenly baked top.

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