Description
Wild blueberry pie from Michigan delights with its deep-dish charm and rustic allure. Juicy local berries nestled in a buttery, flaky crust invite you to savor summer’s sweetest treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 6 cups (888 g) wild blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (133 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Wet and Cold Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (151 g) cold butter
- 6–7 tablespoons ice water
- 1 egg
- Splash of heavy cream or water
Instructions
- Craft a tender, flaky pie crust by blending flour and salt, then incorporating chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Carefully introduce ice water, kneading gently until the dough coheres.
- Partition the dough into two equal portions, encase in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and butter to firm.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C), positioning a rack in the center for even baking.
- Dust a work surface with flour and roll one dough disc into an 11-inch square. Transfer carefully to an 8×8 square pan, trimming excess edges and perforating the bottom with a fork.
- Line the crust with foil, fill with pie weights, and blind bake for 10-12 minutes to prevent a soggy bottom.
- Meanwhile, combine wild blueberries, sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Remove the pre-baked crust from the oven, discard foil and weights, then pour the blueberry mixture into the shell.
- Roll out the second dough disc and slice into uniform strips. Artfully weave the strips across the filling to create an intricate lattice pattern, trimming any overhanging edges.
- Whisk an egg with a splash of cream, then delicately brush the lattice with the mixture. Sprinkle with a light dusting of sugar for added texture and shine.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the crust transforms to a rich golden hue and the filling bubbles tantalizingly.
- Allow the pie to cool completely, enabling the filling to set. Slice and serve, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for a sublime dessert experience.
Notes
- Crafting this pie requires patience and precision, transforming simple ingredients into a spectacular dessert.
- Wild blueberries bring an intense, slightly tart flavor that elevates the traditional pie experience.
- Chilling the dough ensures a flaky, tender crust that crumbles perfectly with each delightful bite.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg