Blueberry Pie Filling
Making your own Blueberry Pie Filling is a breeze, and the result is an incredibly delicious treat! This luscious filling is made with fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and optional vanilla for a hint of warmth. It’s perfect for not just pies but also as a delightful topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or even ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries until they soften and release their juices (about 7-9 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the softened blueberries and stir thoroughly.
- Continue cooking while stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if using. Allow the filling to cool before transferring to jars for storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyaurora.com/blueberry-pie-filling/