Saucy Summer Blueberry Pie Recipes

EASY BLUEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually whisk in water until smooth. Add blueberries, lemon zest and juice; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes (some berries will remain whole). Serve warm or chilled over ice cream.

FRESH BLUEBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Mix the blueberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, the flour, lemon zest, lemon juice and Cassis in a large bowl. Carefully ease one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, making sure not to stretch the dough or it will shrink as the pie bakes. With a sharp knife, cut the excess dough off at the edge of the pie plate. Spoon the blueberry mixture into the pie shell, scraping the bowl with a rubber spatula to be sure you include all the juices.
• Brush the edge of the crust with the egg wash. Carefully lay the second crust on top, again easing - not stretching - it onto the pie. Cut the excess dough off at the edge of the pie plate. Press the edges together with a dinner fork or crimp with your fingers. Brush the top crust with the egg wash, cut three slits for steam to escape and sprinkle with sugar.
• Place the pie on the prepared sheet pan and bake in the middle of the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the filling is very bubbly and the crust is nicely browned. Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.
• Cut the butter in 1/2-inch dice and return it to the refrigerator while you prepare the flour mixture. Place the flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and shortening and pulse 10 to 12 times, until the butter is the size of peas. With the machine running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse the machine until the dough begins to form a ball. Dump the dough out on a floured board and turn it into a ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Cut the dough in half. Roll each piece out on a well-floured board into a 12- to 13-inch circle, rolling from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board.

SAUCY SUMMER BLUEBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup blueberries and water to a boil. Boil gently for 4 minutes, add butter. Stir in sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cook slowly, stirring, until thick and clear.
• Remove from heat, add lemon juice.
• Pour mixture over remaining 2 cups blueberries in a medium bowl, stir gently to combine.
• Pour mixture into pie shell. Serve chilled, or at room temperature with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

MUSKOKA BLUEBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cornstarch, water and 1 cup of blueberries in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add butter, lemon rind with juice and liqueur. Mix well. Chill for at least an hour.
• Fold in remaining berries, spoon into pie shell and chill for at least 1 hour.
• To serve, top with whipped cream or serve each piece with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

MEME'S BLUEBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Divide blueberries into pie crust.
• Bake in over for 10 minutes.
• Remove and lower oven to 350°F.
• Mix rest of ingredients and pour over berries.
• Cook till golden brown and slightly firm in middle.
• I can't remember how long it takes to cook--never paid attention--just watched it.

SUMMER'S BEST BLUEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large saucepan, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar and cornstarch. Add blueberries and jelly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture is slightly thickened and reduced to scant 4 cups, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Do ahead: Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce before serving, if desired.

SUMMER BERRY CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine half of the strawberries and lemon juice; mash berries. Add 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, lemon zest and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread into the crust. , In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved strawberry mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in food coloring if desired. Cool slightly. , Fold in blueberries and remaining strawberries. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.