Description
Making homemade blueberry pie filling is a delightful and easy process that brings the fresh, vibrant taste of blueberries straight to your kitchen. This rich, glossy filling requires just a handful of ingredients and can be used in a variety of desserts, from pies and tarts to pancakes and yogurt toppings. With the perfect balance of sweetness enhanced by a hint of lemon and vanilla, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike. Plus, you can make it year-round using fresh or frozen blueberries. Enjoy this versatile treat that adds a burst of flavor to any dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- pinch salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Heat blueberries in a saucepan over medium heat for 7-9 minutes until they soften and release juices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Add dry mixture to the cooked blueberries in the saucepan and stir well.
- Cook while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if using. Allow to cool before transferring to storage jars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg