Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling
This easy homemade Blueberry Pie Filling comes together in minutes and tastes so much better than anything from a can. Made with fresh blueberries and a handful of simple ingredients, it’s sweet, vibrant, and full of that classic blueberry flavor. Use it to fill pies, top cheesecake, or spoon over pancakes for a delicious taste of summer any time of year.
This recipe shows you how to make the filling for a delicious homemade blueberry pie with just a few simple ingredients: fresh blueberries, lemon, sugar, water, and cornstarch. The result is a sweet, thick fruit filling that pairs perfectly with your favorite pie crust. Best of all, blueberry pie filling is one of the easiest and most versatile desserts you can make! Enjoy it in pies, parfaits, cheesecake, or spooned over pancakes for a burst of blueberry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
For this simple blueberry pie-filling recipe, you need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- lemon zest
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
How To Make Blueberry Pie Filling
Before you get started, look over the blueberries and remove any stems that might have been missed. Give the blueberries a quick rinse and let the water drain.
- Place the blueberries, sugar, ¾ cup water, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small (or medium) saucepan on medium heat. You want to bring the mixture to a gentle boil. To help release their juicy goodness, use a potato masher to mash some of the blueberries.
- Combine cornstarch with ¼ cup of cold water to make a slurry. Make sure that there are no traces of dry cornstarch.
- When the mixture is at a gentle boil, add the cornstarch slurry and stir. Let the hot mixture simmer for about 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes. You can serve it warm as a pie filling or, after cooling, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
If you can’t get enough blueberry flavor, you’ll love these other berry-packed favorites! Try my tender Blueberry Coffee Cake, easy Blueberry Biscuits, or Blueberry Breakfast Casserole. Each one is bursting with sweet blueberry goodness—just like this pie filling!
Blueberry Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- lemon zest
Slurry
- ¼ cup water cold
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a small or medium-sized saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, ¾ cup water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Using a potato masher, mash some of the blueberries.
- Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water to create the slurry.
- Once the blueberry mixture has come to a gentle boil, stir in the slurry, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the blueberry pie filling from the heat and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before using.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips for Making Blueberry Pie Filling
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries. If using frozen, there’s no need to thaw – just add a minute or two of cook time.
- Adjust sweetness to taste. Depending on how sweet your berries are, you may want to add a little extra sugar or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- Stir constantly. Keep stirring once the mixture thickens so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Cool completely. Let the pie filling cool before using it in pies, parfaits, or other desserts – it thickens beautifully as it cools.
- Store or freeze. Keep it refrigerated for up to a week or freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Last Bite
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