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Blueberry Pie, and where to source it

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Ripe summer blueberries carry this, and a little lemon keeps the filling from tasting one-note sweet. The move is cooking half the berries down with cornstarch so the filling sets, then folding in the rest raw so you keep whole fruit.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep35 min
Cook55 min
Makesone 9-inch pie
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 9 servings
Blueberries
Ripe berries give both the juice and the whole fruit; underripe ones stay sour and firm.
6 cups
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Cornstarch
Sets the released juice so slices hold their shape.
1/4 cup
Local / market
Unrefined sugar
Sweetens without masking the berry; scale down for very ripe fruit.
3/4 cup
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Lemon
Juice and zest cut the sweetness and keep the flavor bright.
1
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Baking flour
Low-protein flour for a tender, flaky crust.
2 1/2 cups
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Butter
Kept cold, it makes the flaky layers in the crust.
1 cup
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerOne-potSheet pan
The Method
  1. Chill the doughCut cold butter into flour and salt, add ice water to just bind, and chill both disks 1 hour.
  2. Cook halfSimmer 3 cups berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon until glossy and thick, about 4 minutes.
  3. Fold in rawOff heat, stir in the remaining 3 cups raw berries and the zest, then cool slightly.
  4. AssembleRoll the bottom crust, fill, top with a woven lattice, and crimp.
  5. BakeBake at 425F for 20 minutes, then 375F for 30-35 until the juices bubble thickly.
  6. SetCool at least 3 hours so the cornstarch gel firms before slicing.
The Toolkit

Pie dish 9-inch · Rolling pin · Microplane · Pastry brush · Saucepan · Cooling rack

Straight Answers
Can you make Blueberry Pie in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Blueberry Pie? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Blueberry Pie ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Blueberry Pie gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Blueberry Pie vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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