Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling Recipe
Using only five simple ingredients and just 10 minutes on the stove, this homemade blueberry pie filling recipe is a quick and easy way to transform fresh, juicy blueberries into an unforgettable dessert!
Ingredients
- 510 gblueberries (fresh (if frozen, skip the water))
- 75 gwater
- 100 ggranulated sugar (more or less depends on sweetness of the blueberries)
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoonscorn starch (+2 tablespoons water to mix the corn starch in)
Directions
Homemade blueberry pie filling
- 1
Cook the fresh blueberries together with the water, sugar and lemon juice over medium heat for about 8-9 minutes or until the mixture is bubbling and slightly thickens. If frozen blueberries are used, skip the water.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Add a tablespoon of the warm blueberry sauce to the cornstarch mixture, then gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the blueberry-sugar mixture. Stir constantly and cook for another minute until the blueberry pie filling thickens.
- 3
Storing: Transfer the blueberry filling into jars and allow to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to six months.
- 4
Serving: Serve your blueberry pie filling warm or chilled over waffles, French toast, pancakes, ice cream, cheesecake, muffins, and more. Or, use it as a pie or tart filling. Alternatively, use it as a layer in creamy desserts such as Tiramisu or Heaven on Earth cake.