Description
Quick and easy blueberry pie filling is a delicious addition to any dessert, made with just five simple ingredients. This homemade filling highlights the natural sweetness of blueberries, making it perfect for topping pancakes, filling pastries, or creating classic pies. With its vibrant color and rich flavor, this easy recipe is a must-have for your dessert repertoire. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a versatile fruit filling that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re drizzling it over ice cream or incorporating it into your favorite baked goods, this blueberry pie filling is sure to elevate your culinary creations.
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 to prevent clumping.
- Add the dry mixture to the saucepan with the blueberries and stir well.
- Cook while stirring until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, then stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before transferring to a jar for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg