Description
Indulge in the simplicity and delightful taste of homemade blueberry pie filling made with just five ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornstarch to create a luscious filling that’s perfect for pies, pancakes, yogurt, or even ice cream. In only 25 minutes, you can prepare this sweet and tangy treat that captures the essence of summer. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something delicious at home, this versatile blueberry filling will impress your guests and elevate any dessert.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Blueberries (Fresh or Frozen)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3–4 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries and cook until they soften.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch until well combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the saucepan with the cooked blueberries. Stir continuously as it cooks.
- Cook until the mixture thickens, which takes a few minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract to enhance flavors.
- Pour into a jar and cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg