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Blueberry Crumble Pie

A delightful dessert featuring fresh blueberries in a buttery crust topped with a crispy, cinnamon-laced crumble.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Homemade Pie Crust
  • 1 piece Homemade pie crust Makes two crusts, only one needed for this recipe.
Blueberry Filling
  • 5.5 cups Fresh blueberries Approximately 780g of ripe, summery blueberries.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Enhances the natural sweetness of the blueberries.
  • 0.33 cup All-purpose flour Helps thicken the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Further aids in thickening the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Adds a refreshing brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Enhances blueberry flavor.
Crumble Topping
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar Creates a rich, caramel-like sweetness.
  • 6 tablespoons All-purpose flour For crumble texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Infuses warm notes into topping.
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter Very cold and cubed, for flakiness.
  • 0.5 cup Old-fashioned whole rolled oats Adds heartiness to topping.

Method
 

Prepare the Pie Crust
  1. Roll out one of the chilled dough discs on a floured surface until it forms a 12-inch circle.
  2. Carefully transfer the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie dish, smoothing it out without tearing.
Make the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, mix the fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of flour, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  2. Combine well and set the bowl in the refrigerator while preparing the crumble topping.
Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
Assemble the Pie
  1. Spoon the chilled blueberry filling directly into the prepared crust, leaving any juices behind.
  2. Flute or crimp the edges of the pie crust and refrigerate while making the crumble.
Create the Crumble Topping
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, remaining flour, and cinnamon.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then add rolled oats and stir to combine.
Bake the Pie
  1. Pour the crumble mixture over the blueberry filling.
  2. Bake on a large baking sheet for 25 minutes.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes, shielding edges if necessary.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the pie to cool for three hours at room temperature before serving.
  2. Cut into generous slices and enjoy!

Notes

Use high-quality blueberries for the best flavor. Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the crumble or mixing in other fruits for variation.