Blueberry Pie Filling (2024)

Modified: Apr 21, 2021 by Dina

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This blueberry pie filling recipe is super tasty and so easy to make. All you need is four simple ingredients to make the BEST pie filling.

The blueberry pie filling is also versatile because it can be used in so many desserts. Whether it be in a blueberry pie, blueberry crepes, or cobbler, it’s always nice to have a jar of homemade pie filling on hand.

Table Of Contents

Why This Blueberry Pie Filling Is The BEST
Ingredients For Blueberry Pie Filling
How To Make Blueberry Pie Filling
How To Safely Can Pie Filling
How Long Will It Keep In The Fridge?
Can I Freeze Pie Filling?
How To Serve This Blueberry Pie Filling
More Blueberry Recipes That We LOVE!
More Sweet Recipes To Enjoy!
Full Recipe Instructions

Why This Blueberry Pie Filling Is The BEST

Flavor– This pie filling is sweet and a touch tart, bursting with juicy berries.
Texture– Smooth and syrupy, the filling has plenty of plump blueberries for the perfect texture.
Easy– It’s so easy! Everything goes in the pan and then just wait for the filling to thicken nicely.
Time– You’ll have fresh, sweet blueberry pie filling in just 15 minutes with this recipe. Buying some at the store takes longer!

Ingredients For Blueberry Pie Filling

Fresh blueberries– Plump, juicy berries make the best pie filling.
Granulated sugar– Adds sweetness to counteract the tartness of the blueberries.
Cornstarch– Thickens the pie filling so it’s syrupy and delicious.
Water– Thins out the filling so it’s the perfect consistency.
Lemon juice– It’s too subtle to taste, but this ingredients complements the blueberries, brightening their natural flavor.

How To Make Blueberry Pie Filling

Combine ingredients. Add the fresh blueberries to a saucepan along with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water.
Cook. Then bring the heat to medium-low and cook the ingredientsfor about 10-15 minutes. The sauce should begin to thicken by then.
Can the filling if desired. If you want to can this recipe, pour the pie filling into sterilized mason jars while it’s still bubblinghot, and close the lids tightly.

How To Safely Can Pie Filling

Sterilize. Sterilizeyour canning jars, lids, andrings by boiling them in a pot of water.
Fill and cover. Carefullyfill the jars with the hot filling, leaving an inch of headspace and removing air bubbles. Then place the lids on tightly.
Process. Processin a water bath canner for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and then store it. It will last for at least 3 months, but usually longer.

How Long Will It Keep In The Fridge?

An openedcan of pie filling can store for up to 1 week in the refrigeratorif kept wrapped or closed tightly.

Can I Freeze Pie Filling?

Yes! Fill half a gallon-sized plastic ziplock bag with the blueberry pie filling and squeeze the air out. Then close it shut tightly. Lay it flat and freeze for up to 6 months.

How To Serve This Blueberry Pie Filling

Of course, this filling is perfect for a homemade blueberry pie. But there are other delicious ways to use this recipe. Top other tasty pies, cakes, and cheesecakes with it, such as this New York Style Cheesecake or atop a slice of Moist Lemon Pound Cake. Add it to a special breakfast of pancakes, waffles, or crepes, like these Buttery Belgian Liege Waffles. And don’t forget to try some with ice cream. Yum!

More Blueberry Recipes That We LOVE!

Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes– Fluffy with hints of ricotta and full of fresh blueberries
Oatmeal Blueberry Bars– Just like Starbucks, but better
Best Blueberry Muffins Recipe (VIDEO) – Moist and fluffy with a sweet streusel topping

More Sweet Recipes To Enjoy!

Raspberry Tart Recipe with Almond Frangipane Filling
Drunken Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
Homemade Apple Pie Recipe
3 Ingredient homemade Strawberry Jam (no pectin)
Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe (VIDEO)

Full Recipe Instructions

Blueberry Pie Filling

This blueberry pie filling recipe is super tasty and so easy to make. All you need is four simple ingredients to make the BEST blueberry pie filling.

5 from 26 votes

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Course: condiments

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 87kcal

Author: Dina

Ingredients

▢ 3 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
▢ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
▢ 1 tsp cornstarch
▢ 2 tbsp water
▢ 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

In a saucepan, add 3 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir just to combine.
Cook the blueberries over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Remove it from heat and let it cool down. Store in airtight glass jars.

Notes

How To Serve This Blueberry Pie Filling

Storing

Canning: Sterilize- Sterilize your canning jars, lids, and rings by boiling them in a pot of water. Fill and cover- Carefully fill the jars with the hot filling, leaving an inch of headspace and removing air bubbles. Then place the lids on tightly. Process- Process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and then store it. It will last for at least 3 months, but usually longer.
Fridge: An opened can of pie filling can store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator if kept wrapped or closed tightly.
Freezer: Fill half a gallon-sized plastic ziplock bag with the blueberry pie filling and squeeze the air out. Then close it shut tightly. Lay it flat and freeze for up to 6 months.

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Ps: This recipe was originallyposted onSep4, 2015, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.

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