Description
Blueberry Pie Filling is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, making it the perfect addition to a variety of desserts. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just five ingredients and takes only 25 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for spontaneous cravings or planned gatherings. Use this vibrant filling to top pancakes, fill pastries, or create a mouthwatering blueberry pie that will impress family and friends alike. With its luscious texture and fresh taste from blueberries, lemon juice, and vanilla, you can enjoy this versatile filling in countless ways while satisfying your dessert desires.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 3–4 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries until they soften and release their juices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch until well combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the saucepan with the cooked blueberries and stir gently.
- Continue cooking while stirring until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Pour into a jar, let cool completely, then refrigerate for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg