How to give blueberry filling a richer taste?

At the end of the cooking process, when adding in the vanilla extract, stir in a pat of butter. It'll give the blueberry filling a rich luscious taste.

Can I double this recipe for blueberry filling?

Yes, this an easy recipe to double. Use a larger saucepan on stovetop. It will take just a bit longer for smashing blueberries during the cooking process. To cool the large batch of blueberry pie filling quickly, transfer it to a wide dish with more surface area for shedding heat.

How to store blueberry pie filling?

Transfer the filling to a mason jar with lid (or any airtight container). Refrigerate up to 5 days.

Can blueberry filling be frozen for later?

Yes. Transfer to filling to a zip-top freezer bag. Fill the bag no fuller than half way, then press out all the air. Freeze for up to 1 month. After this time, water crystals (which slowly develop in frozen foods) will cause the cell walls of the fruit to expand and rupture. Once thawed, the texture of the fruit filling will be much softer due to the damage.

Alton Brown's secret hack for freezing filling for blueberry pie?

Line a pie tin with foil. Transfer filling to the pan and freeze overnight. Lift frozen disk out of the pan. Wrap in plastic wrap or slide into a zip-top bag and return to freezer. When you're ready to make a blueberry pie, transfer the disk of frozen blueberry filling to a pie crust and bake.

What's the best pie crust recipe for homemade blueberry pie?

This homemade pie crust recipe has been used, saved and shared over 1.2K times. It's my grandma's recipe and very easy to make in just 5 minutes. It's buttery, flaky, and holds its shape in the oven. It's ideal for making a blueberry pie from scratch.

Blueberry Pie Filling | Easy 15-Minute Recipe

Name: Blueberry pie filling
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen); 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Optional: 1/2 tablespoon butter

Blueberry pie filling

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Author: Denay DeGuzman
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: 2 Cups 1x

Description

This luscious blueberry pie filling is a baker’s dream. It’s rich and tasty with the perfect texture. It’s the ideal filling for pies and pastries. Enjoy it as a topping for pound cake, tarts, cheesecake.

Ingredients

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2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional: 1/2 tablespoon butter

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Instructions

Add blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir to coat the blueberries in sugar, and gently mash the blueberries with a spoon. But don’t mash too much. We still want some big blueberries in the mixture. We just want to release a bit of liquid so the filling doesn’t scorch on the bottom of the pan.
Continue cooking the mixture, stirring often, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until it’s beautifully thick and the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove pan from heat. Add vanilla extract (and butter, if desired). Stir to combine.
After the blueberry pie filling has shed some heat, transfer it to a jar and let it come to room temperature. Cover the surface with plastic wrap so it doesn’t develop a skin. If not using immediately, attach a lid to the jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Equipment

Medium Saucepan

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Notes

IF USING FROZEN BLUEBERRIES: Defrost berries in a cold-water bath (transfer to a wide bowl and cover with cold water). Or microwave frozen blueberries on the defrost setting for 30 seconds. Drain well before using.

HOW TO THICKEN THE FILLING: If the blueberries used are extra juicy, the mixture may need more thickening. Cook the filling a bit longer to allow more of the juices to evaporate. Or make a cornstarch slurry (whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 2 tablespoons water). Gradually stir in small amounts of slurry until the filling reaches the desired thickness.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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