Description
Star-Studded Blueberry Pie is a delightful dessert that brings the vibrant taste of fresh blueberries and a unique star-shaped crust to your table. This pie is the epitome of summer gatherings and festive celebrations, making it a perfect homemade treat for family and friends. Each bite offers a burst of sweet, tangy flavor, while the beautiful presentation makes it a showstopper at any event. With easy preparation steps and customizable options, this pie is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Elevate your dessert experience with Star-Studded Blueberry Pie and watch it become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
- 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 Crust: Roll out half the dough into a circle and place it in a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix blueberries, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice, and salt. Let it stand for 15 minutes.
- Assemble Pie: Fill the crust with blueberry mixture and dot with butter. Bake for 20 minutes at lower rack, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) for another 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Make Star Cutouts: Roll remaining dough, cut out stars, and bake until golden brown.
- Decorate: Cool both pie and stars. Arrange stars over the pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg