Description
Creating homemade blueberry pie filling is a delightful and straightforward process that yields a rich, glossy concoction bursting with the natural sweetness of blueberries. With just a handful of ingredients—fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla—you can whip up this versatile topping in no time. Perfect for pies, tarts, pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream sundaes, this blueberry pie filling will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own filling while savoring its vibrant flavor that far surpasses store-bought alternatives!
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 medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries for 7-9 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the cooked blueberries and stir thoroughly.
- Continue cooking while stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if using.
- Allow to cool before transferring to glass jars for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg