5 from 30 votes
Blueberry Pie Filling
The Blueberry Pie Filling is a sweet and thickened mixture of fresh blueberries cooked with sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and juice, along with butter and vanilla for richness. It results in a deeply flavored, vibrant filling suitable for pies or as a topping that highlights the natural sweetness and slight tartness of blueberries in a smooth, glossy sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
jars
Calories:
566 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water cold
- 6 cups blueberries divided, fresh
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add: sugars, cornstarch, salt, and water, stir until smooth.
- Next, add the blueberries and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook stirring for 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and vanilla, stir until the butter is melted.
- Cool and serve as a topping for desserts or as a pie filling. Or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
130g
(43%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
221mg
(9%)
Potassium
359mg
(8%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
95g
(190%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 jars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 130g | 43% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 95g | 190% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.