Blueberry Pie Filling

Making homemade blueberry pie filling is easier than you think! With just a handful of ingredients—fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a touch of vanilla—you can create a rich, glossy filling bursting with juicy blueberry flavor.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword blueberry

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 30

Total Time 32

Servings ounces

Calories 43kcal

Ingredients

4 cups blueberries - fresh or frozen
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp corn starch
pinch salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla extract optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Heat blueberries over medium heat in a saucepan until they release their juices and have soften. (about 7-9 minutes)
Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a separate bowl.
Once the blueberries are cooked, add the dry mixture and stir well to thoroughly combine.
Continue cooking and stir constantly until mixture thickens - 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the lemon juice and vanilla (if using). Allow to cool to room pemperature.
Transfer to glass jars and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

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