Nothing will please your sweet craving and wow your guests like a slice of handmade blueberry pie. This pie will be the highlight of any gathering, be it a dinner party, brunch, or picnic. However, how can one create a blueberry pie that is as visually appealing as it is delicious? Take a cue from these incredible bakers who have published their recipes and trade secrets online. I will show you their experiences, which I have summed up.
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this top-rated blueberry pie recipe:
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter
The perfect pie crust is the foundation of your pie, and it should be buttery, flaky, and tender. You can use a store-bought pie crust if you’re in a hurry, but making your own is not that hard and totally worth it. There has a great recipe for an all-butter pie crust that you can make in advance and freeze until you’re ready to use it. The pie crust recipe can be referenced: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-pie-crust-recipe-1919026
Next, you must prepare the blueberry filling. Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl; sprinkle over blueberries. This is the heart of your pie, and it should be juicy, flavorful, and not too runny. Rachel from The Stay At Home Chef has a simple and delicious recipe for a perfect blueberry pie filling that you can make in a saucepan over medium heat. She also explains why you should use cornstarch instead of flour, and how to avoid a soggy bottom crust. The next step is to assemble each part of the ingredients.
- Line a pie dish with one pie crust. Pour berry mixture into the crust and dot with butter. Cut remaining pastry into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-wide strips. Use the strips to weave a lattice top. Crimp and flute the edges.
- Bake pie on the lowest oven rack until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown, about 50 minutes.
The top crust is the crown of your pie, and it should be golden, crisp, and gorgeous. You can use the same dough as the bottom crust, or you can prepare a different one if you want to add some variety. You can also choose several designs for the top crust, such as a lattice, a braid, a cut-out, or a crumble. Matt from Dining and Cooking provides a wonderful example of how to construct an attractive pie crust with a lattice and a braid. He teaches you how to weave the lattice strips, how to make the braid using a pastry wheel, and how to connect them to the edge of the pie. And for a classic style Blueberry Pie you can refer to the recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12196/blueberry-pie/
Here is the definitive recipe for the most beautiful blueberry pie you’ve ever seen. I promise that your friends and family will be envious of you and be pleading with you for the recipe after tasting this pie. So have some delicious blueberry pie and don’t forget to post your pictures and comments online. Have fun with your baking!
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