Dorothy’s Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe (2024)

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Everyone who eats this Fresh Blueberry Pie proclaims it the best blueberry pie they ever ate. Fresh berries are lightly sweetened and perfumed with lemon, vanilla and cinnamon in a filling that is done stovetop, and poured into a blind-baked crust. It’s genius!

(This post was originally published June 28, 2010, and has been refreshed, updated and republished today.)

Sometime this summer, stop at the supermarket or farmer’s market and buy four pint boxes of fresh blueberries. They’re abundant in summer months, and the price goes down. Once you get them home, whip up the freshest, most delicious blueberry pie possible, using a method shared by Camille Lesko, my former sister-in-law, who got it from Donna Lesko Weiss, her sister, who got it from her mother-in-law. These girls know how to bake pies, and I have been so lucky to be able to taste their delicious creations over the years!

I really do think the best recipes are those handed from one good home cook to another, with each adding her own special tweak to the process. Isn’t that the way great recipes are developed? I have tweaked this one just a bit, and by now have made it so many times, it is now one of my signature summer pies.

Most of the berries are used fresh and uncooked in this pie, so it retains a just-picked flavor. It also doesn’t fall apart like many baked blueberry pies. What’s more, it boasts a subtle perfumed flavor note that no one will likely guess.

Everyone who eats a piece wants the recipe, and proclaims it the best blueberry pie they ever ate.

Methinks they’re right.

Update: This pie was featured on chef Evan Kleiman’s KCRW “Good Food” blog on Aug. 10, 2010! And even more, Evan baked this pie and brought it to an interview at KNBC Channel 4 in Los Angeles, and declared it “a genius pie! So delicious…easy to make and so pretty.” See the video.

Tips on how to make Fresh Blueberry Pie

  1. This is best made with fresh, not frozen, blueberries.
  2. A small portion of the berries are cooked stovetop with sugar, flavorings and thickener to make a sort of “glue,” into which more fresh uncooked berries are folded. Then the top is layered with more fresh, uncooked berries!
  3. Yes, it truly uses 5 cups of fresh blueberries. That seems like a lot, but it’s the perfect amount for this pie.
  4. A note on cooling the filling: A quick way to cool the filling before adding the rest of the blueberries is to fill a large salad-type bowl with ice and water. Partially submerge the bottom outside of the pan with the cooked blueberries in this cold bath, stirring the filling every once in awhile, and in 5 or so minutes it will be sufficiently cooled to continue with your recipe. You can also just set the pan on an unused burner while it cools off, but the cold water bath is much faster and lets you get your pie in the refrigerator more quickly if time is important.
  5. You can serve it plain, with whipped cream dolloped on top, or vanilla ice cream frozen yogurt alongside. Simply dust with powdered sugar, for a professionally pretty yet simple solution.

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Dorothy’s Fresh Blueberry Pie

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 6-8

Dorothy’s Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe (4)

Fresh Blueberry Pie is lightly sweetened and perfumed with lemon, vanilla & cinnamon in a filling cooked stovetop and poured into a blind-baked crust. It's genius!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 5 cups fresh blueberries, divided use (see bold in recipe directions)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (yellow only, not white part)
  • 10-inch pie crust, blind baked and cooled

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Blend in water and 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Bring to a boil, stirring and smashing half the berries deliberately (use a potato masher a few swipes if you like). Boil, stirring constantly, until mixture is very thick, a minute or so. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, butter, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cool. (A note on cooling the filling: A quick way to cool the filling before adding the rest of the blueberries is to fill a large salad-type bowl with ice and water. Partially submerge the bottom outside of the pan with the cooked blueberries in this cold bath, stirring every once in awhile, and in 5 or so minutes it will be sufficiently cooled to continue with your recipe. You can also just set the pan on an unused burner while it cools off, but the cold water bath is much faster and lets you get your pie in the refrigerator more quickly if time is important.)
  2. Fold in 2 1/2 cups blueberries, coating them well. Scoop into cooled baked pie shell. Arrange remaining 1 cup of fresh berries over top. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours, or overnight if needed.
  3. Serve plain, or with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. To serve, remove pie from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Sift powdered sugar over top for pretty.
  4. Serves 8.

Notes

Recipe source: My tweak of a recipe by Camille Lesko and Donna Lesko. Thanks to both of them for sharing their recipe so many years ago.They are seriously great cooks. If you get invited to their homes for a meal, the answer is always, “Yes!” And if they bring something to a potluck, head over to that dish first. Just sayin.’

Note on cooling the filling:A quick way to cool the filling before adding the rest of the blueberries is to fill a large salad-type bowl with ice and water. Partially submerge the pan with the cooked blueberries in this cold bath, stirring every once in awhile, and in 5 or so minutes it will be sufficiently cooled to continue with your recipe. You can also just set the pan on an unused burner while it cools off, but the cold water bath is much faster and lets you get your pie in the refrigerator more quickly if time is important.

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FAQs

What is blueberry pie filling made of? ›

Place 3 pints blueberries, sugar, water, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; gently stir in butter and remaining 1 pint of blueberries so blueberries stay whole.

Should I pre-bake pie crust for blueberry pie? ›

Assemble Your Pie

The recipe yields 2 crusts—one for the bottom and one for the top—which is what you need for this pie. You don't need to par-bake the crust because this pie bakes for so long.

Should you refrigerate blueberry pie? ›

Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days. Additionally, to keep the fruit pies a few extra days, they can be stored in the refrigerator.

Where are the blueberries in Disney Dreamlight Valley? ›

Blueberry Bushes can be found in both the Forest of Valor and Dazzle Beach. Blueberry Bushes will yield three Blueberries every 23 minutes.

What recipe sells for the most Disney Dreamlight Valley? ›

Souffle, Pumpkin Recipes, Bunuelos, and Vegetable Puffs are some of the best recipes to cook and sell for Star Coin. Potato Leek Soup, Basil Omelet, Fugu Recipes, Lemon Garlic Swordfish, and Lobster Roll are high-value meals that can be crafted with specific ingredients found in different areas of the game.

Do I have to prebake pie crust? ›

There are a few instances, actually. You need a par-baked or fully baked crust if you're making quiche, no-bake pie, custard pie, cream pie, pudding pie, or simply want an extra-crisp pie crust. If you're making a pie that doesn't require a baked filling, you still need a baked crust.

How do you know when blueberry pie is done? ›

Tip: What's the best way to tell if your pie is done? For fruit pie, the top crust will be golden brown, and you'll be able to see filling bubbling around the edges and/or through the vents. For best results, let the filling bubble for at least 5 minutes before removing the pie from the oven.

Why is my blueberry pie soggy? ›

If the bottom crust doesn't set before the filling soaks in, it's going to be gummy. A metal pie pan placed on a preheated surface will set the bottom crust quickest; once cooked, the liquids from the filling above won't soak in, and as a result: no soggy bottom.

Why is store-bought pecan pie not refrigerated? ›

According to the USDA, any pie that is egg-rich (such as pecan, pumpkin, lemon meringue, and any custard pie) must be kept in the fridge after baking and cooling. The exception here is some store-bought pies, which may contain preservatives that will allow the pies to be left unrefrigerated.

Is it better to freeze a blueberry pie baked or unbaked? ›

Most pies will freeze well from a raw or cooked state. However, custard filled pies do not tend to freeze well. When freezing a fruit pie, you'll see the best results if you freeze a combination of cooked fruit filling in a raw pastry. Raw fruit filling can become watery on thawing and may require additional thickener.

Why do stores not refrigerate pies? ›

According to the Food and Drug Administration, homemade pies containing eggs should be refrigerated. 2 However, you've probably noticed that a lot of grocery stores and restaurants serve and store them at room temperature. This is because, quite simply, they taste better that way.

How do you make meals at Disney Dreamlight Valley? ›

How to Cook Meals in Dreamlight Valley. To cook recipes, simply gather your meal ingredients and interact with any stovetop. From the menu, place the required ingredients into the pot and start cooking.

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How to Make Red Fruit Sorbet in Disney Dreamlight Valley. This dessert in Disney Dreamlight Valley requires Sugarcane, Raspberry, Gooseberry, and Slush Ice. Combing these four ingredients at any of the cooking stations in the game will create one Red Fruit Sorbet.

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