Star-Spangled Blueberry Pie (Printable Version)

A festive pie bursting with blueberries and adorned with star-shaped pastry cutouts, perfect for patriotic summer celebrations.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1 tbsp sugar
05 - 6-8 tbsp ice water

→ Blueberry Filling

06 - 5 cups fresh blueberries or frozen, thawed and drained
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 3 tbsp cornstarch
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp lemon zest
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

13 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
14 - 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough comes together. Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest, cinnamon, and salt. Toss gently to coat.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
04 - Roll out one dough disc and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with the blueberry mixture. Roll out the second disc and cut out star shapes using cookie cutters. Arrange stars over the filling in a decorative pattern.
05 - Brush crust and stars with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
06 - Bake for 45–50 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
07 - Cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving to allow filling to set.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under 90 minutes active time
  • Uses fresh seasonal blueberries at their peak
  • Creates a stunning patriotic presentation
  • Perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors
  • Versatile for any summer occasion
02 -
  • The pie needs at least 2 hours of cooling time for the filling to set properly
  • Each serving provides a full serving of fruit
  • The star pattern naturally creates the perfect ventilation for steam
03 -
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to prevent the filling from running—overnight cooling produces the cleanest slices
  • Bake the pie on the lowest rack of your oven to ensure the bottom crust cooks thoroughly
  • For the flakiest crust leave visible pieces of butter in your dough—they create steam pockets during baking that result in perfect layers
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