Blueberry Pie Filling
Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling is a delightful and versatile treat that can elevate your desserts to new heights. This luscious filling captures the sweetness of fresh or frozen blueberries, making it perfect for pies, tarts, pancakes, or simply as a topping for yogurt and ice cream. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up a batch that’s not only delicious but also healthy. Ideal for meal prep, this blueberry filling can be stored for later use, allowing you to enjoy the taste of summer all year round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries for about 7-9 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
- Meanwhile, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Once the blueberries are cooked down, stir in the dry mixture until well combined.
- Continue cooking while stirring until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and optional vanilla extract. Allow cooling to room temperature.
- Transfer to glass jars for storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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