The Best Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe (Easy, Homemade & Delicious)

This fresh blueberry pie is a summer classic and one of my all-time favorite pies to bake when blueberries are at their peak. The filling is made with juicy fresh berries and a lightly sweet, comforting glaze, all tucked inside a tender, flaky crust. It’s a simple yet stunning dessert that always disappears fast.

Today, we will dive into how to make blueberry pie filling with fresh blueberries. 

Looking for more blueberry recipes? Try this blueberry pie crisp for a twist on this blueberry pie recipe. I also love to make blueberry muffin tops or this delicious vegan blueberry buckle.

If you are looking for more easy and fun to make baking recipes, try my lemon crinkle cookies, fresh strawberry pie, peach bars, or these easy baked donuts.

Why You’ll LOVE this Easy Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe:

There are countless reasons to make this easy blueberry pie recipe with fresh blueberry pie filling and flaky pie crust.

• Fresh Blueberries: This recipe for blueberry pie highlights the freshness of the seasonal blueberries by using fresh berries instead of frozen and not cooking the blueberry pie filling until they are unrecognizable.
• Perfect amount of sweetness: This homemade blueberry pie recipe is not overly sweet but allows the natural flavor of the blueberries to shine.
• Flaky pie crust: This easy fresh blueberry pie recipe has a delicate and delicious crispy crust which pairs very nicely with the fresh blueberry filling.
• Crowd-pleaser: A perfect dessert to serve to your family and friends, this fresh blueberry pie is a popular dessert around my house. Serve with vegan ice cream or your favorite whipped cream topping.

Why This Fresh Blueberry Pie Is the Best

My favorite part of this fresh blueberry pie recipe is that it keeps the whole blueberry intact. This allows for little pops of blueberry flavor and texture.

This berry pie is also super easy to whip together for a summer treat. When fresh blueberries are abundant, this fresh blueberry pie is the perfect recipe in your back pocket. 

Ingredients for Fresh Blueberry Pie

Let’s take a look at the ingredients it takes to make the best blueberry pie recipe. 

• Fresh blueberries: The star of this recipe is the fresh blueberries. Juicy, sweet, and flavorful berries add the perfect fresh and charming flavor to this blueberry pie recipe. 
• Natural cane sugar: Add the perfect amount of sweetness to the fruit pie by adding natural cane sugar, maple sugar, coconut sugar, or granulated sugar. 
• Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a tangy flavor to the fresh blueberry pie and helps to balance out the flavor. Add some lemon zest for an extra tangy flavor. 
• Vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract): Add a touch of vanilla extract or paste to take your easy blueberry pie to the next level. 
• Corn starch: Helps to thicken the blueberry pie filling. 
• Pinch of salt: Add a little sea salt to balance out the flavor of the pie filling. 

Flaky Pie Crust Ingredients:

With the right ingredients, making the best flaky perfect pie crust recipe is very simple. Let’s look at the ingredients needed to make the best pie crust. 

• Flour: All-purpose flour works beautifully in this pie, but you can also experiment with added whole wheat or try other flour combinations. 
• Salt: Adding sea salt gives this easy pie crust the perfect flavor, making people return for seconds of this fresh blueberry pie.  
• Coconut oil: I like to use coconut oil in my pie crust recipe as it gives the flakiest pie crust results. You can also use vegan butter, unsalted butter, or margarine if you do not have coconut oil. 
• Fresh lemon juice: Adding a splash of fresh lemon juice gives this pie crust a slight citrusy taste, which pairs beautifully with the blueberry pie filling.
• Ice water: The water must be ice cold when making pie crust. Ice water will give the pie crust a light and flaky texture. 

How to Make Vegan Pie Crust (with pictures)

Have you ever wondered how to make flaky pie crust? Here is my step-by-step DIY guide to make the best vegan pie crust. 

Step 1:

In a food processor, add flour and salt, and pulse to mix.

Next, add coconut oil and lemon juice, pulsing until the mixture resembles crumbs.

Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture sticks together when pressed. If the pie dough gets too wet, harden in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.

Step 2:

Roll out the pie dough between two layers of cling wrap.

Carefully peel off one layer of cling wrap, and flip the rolled-out pie crust into a 9-inch ungreased pie tin. Be sure the dough reaches the pie tin’s edges (this prevents it from sliding down the sides). Trim off the excess dough, pinch the edges and prick the pie shell with a fork.

Step 3:

Add a piece of parchment paper to the bottom crust (on top of the dough) and add pie weights or baking beans to keep it from puffing while baking.
Bake the pie crust at 350F for 30 minutes with pie weights. Remove the pie weights and parchment paper and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the pie crust is golden brown. Let the flaky pie crust cool.

Things to Keep in Mind When Making a Coconut Oil Pie Crust:

If you have a pie crust you like, you may want to stick with yours and add the filling. I prefer this coconut oil pie crust. It is one of my absolute favorite pie crusts, but there are a couple of things to remember when making a pie crust with coconut oil.

• It is quite tender and a little dainty. I don’t mind it because the result is worth it, but it is a little trickier to handle. I roll out the pie dough between two pieces of cling wrap, which makes it easier to move (see my video).
• Do not grease the pie pan, and be sure the pie crust edges reach the top of the pie pan so the sides do not slide down.
• Another thing to remember with a coconut pie crust is that it needs to be served at room temperature. It hardens in the fridge, and you do not get that flaky, tender, wonderful pie crust taste. So be sure to put it out on the counter a couple of hours before serving.

How to Make Fresh Blueberry Pie with Step-by-Step Instructions

Here is my guide to make the best blueberry pie filling recipe ever. This blueberry pie filling with fresh blueberries will impress your friends and family with its sweet, juicy, and fresh taste. 

Step 1: Make the Pie Crust:

Start by making your flaky pie crust or purchasing one from the store. Let the pie crust cool completely before adding the blueberry pie filling. 

Step 2: Make the Filling

In a blender, add 1 quart of fresh blueberries, and fresh lemon juice, and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a medium-size saucepan.

Add sugar, vanilla bean paste, salt, and bring filling mixture to a simmer. Let simmer for 4 minutes.

Make a slurry with corn starch and water. Corn starch tends to settle to the bottom very quickly, so stir right before adding to the blueberry mixture. Next, stir the blueberry mixture while adding the slurry to prevent it from lumping. Simmer for two more minutes. Set aside to cool.

Once the blueberry mixture has cooled, add in 2 quarts of fresh blueberries and gently stir to combine.

Step 3: Assembling the Pie

Next, spoon the fresh blueberry mixture into the cooled pie crust.

Allergy Friendly Options:

Gluten Free:

For a gluten-free fresh blueberry pie, use a store bought gluten-free pie crust or use gluten-free flour in my flaky pie crust recipe. 

Nut Free:

This recipe for fresh blueberry pie can also be made nut-free by using a store bought nut-free pie crust or substituting coconut oil for olive oil in my pie crust recipe. 

Soy Free:

This blueberry pie with fresh blueberries is naturally soy free.

If you are looking for even more blueberry recipes. Try my blueberry pie crisp or this healthy blueberry jam recipe.

Homemade Blueberry Pie Serving Suggestions:

• Ice Cream: Serve at room temperature with vegan whipping cream or vanilla ice cream.
• Whipped Cream: Serve homemade blueberry pie with a dollop of vegan whipped cream for a beautiful presentation.
• Pear Cream: Make a pear cream sauce to pour over your fresh blueberry pie. It doesn’t get much better than this. 

Serving & Storage Tips

• Store the pie in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Before serving, remove from fridge and store at room temperature for 1-2 hours until the crust is softened.

Helpful Equipment and Tools:

• Food Processor: A food processor makes light work of the pie crust, though it is very doable to make by hand.
• Pie Pan or pie plate
• Pie Weights or dried beans
• Parchment paper & Cling Wrap
• Rolling Pin

Tips for a Flawless Blueberry Pie

I absolutely love this fresh blueberry pie because of its vibrant blueberry flavor and delicate, super flaky crust. Since the crust is fully prebaked and the blueberry filling is cooked on the stovetop, this pie truly highlights the fresh taste of blueberries. The crust is tender and may break apart slightly when sliced, but the incredible flavor and refined texture make this pie a memorable, show-stopping dessert.

How to Prevent a Runny Blueberry Pie Filling

Because the blueberry filling is cooked on the stovetop, you have complete control over the texture. Be sure to simmer the filling until it thickens and turns glossy, as this ensures the natural juices from the fresh blueberries are fully set. Once thickened, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before pouring it over more fresh blueberries and into the prebaked crust. Letting the pie chill before slicing helps the filling firm up even more for clean, beautiful slices.

How to Tell When the Blueberry Pie Is Ready

This fresh blueberry pie doesn’t rely on oven baking to finish the filling. Instead, the pie is ready once the stovetop blueberry mixture has thickened and coats the back of a spoon. After assembling the pie in the prebaked crust, allow it to cool and set at room temperature.

How to Get a Flakier Prebaked Pie Crust

For the flakiest prebaked pie crust, keep all ingredients cold and handle the dough gently. Chilling the crust before baking helps prevent shrinking and encourages distinct flaky layers. Blind baking the crust fully ensures it stays crisp and tender, creating the perfect contrast to the fresh, juicy blueberry filling.

Here are a few more pie recipes you might like to try. Fresh strawberry pie is perfect when you have an abundance of ripe strawberries during the summer. Mini apple hand pies are a must during the fall when apples are in season. Vegan pumpkin pie or my mini pumpkin pie bites are a lovely treat to bring to your next holiday gathering.

FAQs About Fresh Blueberry Pie

Can you use frozen Blueberries?

Because this is a fresh blueberry pie, I would not recommend frozen blueberries. Check out this recipe for frozen blueberries: Blueberry Pie Crisp

Can I substitute with other berries?

Yes, this recipe works well with different types of fresh berries.

Can I make this pie without sugar?

Yes, you can use maple syrup, juice concentrate, agave nectar, etc. Keep in mind that these sweeteners may make the filling runnier, so add some extra cornstarch to the slurry while cooking.

What is the best thickener for blueberry pie? 

Cornstarch is a perfect thickener for blueberry pie, as it thickens the pie and gives the blueberry pie filling a glossy finish. Tapioca starch also works well as a thickener. 

Should you prebake the bottom crust of blueberry pie? 

Yes, I recommend pre-baking the pie crust so you don’t have to cook the blueberry filling for as long. This will keep the blueberries from breaking down in the filling and give the pie a delicious texture. 

How do you keep blueberry pie from being runny? 

I use cornstarch in my blueberry pie recipe to thicken the filling so the pie is not overly runny. Cornstarch also gives a nice shine to the blueberry pie filling. 

Can I make this blueberry pie ahead of time?

Yes, this pie is a great make-ahead dessert. You can prepare it up to one day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. For the best texture, allow the pie to sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before slicing.

How do I keep the prebaked crust from getting soggy?

Make sure the crust is fully baked and completely cooled before adding the blueberry filling. A properly blind-baked crust creates a barrier that helps keep it flaky and crisp, even after the filling is added.

How do you make blueberry pie filling from fresh blueberries?

It is super easy to make blueberry pie filling with fresh blueberries. Start by blending blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Add it to a pot and simmer for 4 minutes. Make a slurry with cornstarch and water and add it to the blueberry pie filling. Cook until thick. Mix in more fresh blueberries, and you have the best blueberry pie filling ever! See my recipe below for details. 

Should you poke holes in the bottom of pie crust? 

Yes, poking holes or docking the pie crust allows the steam to release and helps the pie crust not to puff up while baking. This baking technique will help your pie crust look prettier and leave more room for your pie filling. 

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