Description
Discover the joy of baking with our Star-Studded Blueberry Pie, a delightful blend of fresh blueberries enveloped in a flaky, buttery crust. This pie is perfect for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. With its charming star-shaped crust decorations, this dessert not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any table. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe guides you through every step to create a show-stopping treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9-inch pie crust (double crust)
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the pie dough: Roll half of the dough into a circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and flute edges; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice, and salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Assemble: Fill the prepared crust with blueberry mixture and dot with butter. Bake for 20 minutes at lower rack, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Create star decorations: Roll out remaining dough, cut stars, and bake at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown.
- Finish: Once cooled, decorate the pie with star cutouts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg