Description
This quick and easy blueberry pie filling is a must-try for any dessert lover. With just five simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and tangy topping that elevates everything from classic pies to pancakes, yogurt parfaits, or even toast. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this delightful homemade filling bursts with fresh blueberry flavor and offers incredible versatility. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a delicious treat that keeps well in the fridge for up to a week or can be frozen for future use.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3–4 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, add blueberries and cook until they soften and release their juices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
- Stir the dry mixture into the saucepan with the blueberries until combined.
- Cook while stirring until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Pour into a jar, let it cool completely, then refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg