Sunday, March 10, 2013

Blueberry Pie


Ingredients:



  • 5 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. SPRINKLE berries with lemon juice; set aside.
2. FIT half of pastry in a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions.
3. COMBINE 1 cup sugar and next 3 ingredients; add to berries, stirring well.
4. Pour into pastry shell, and dot with butter.
5. UNFOLD remaining pastry on a lightly floured surface; roll gently with rolling pin to remove creases in pastry.
6. Place pastry over filling; seal and crimp edges.
7. Cut slits in top of crust to allow steam to escape.
8. Brush top of pastry with beaten egg, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar BAKE at 400° for 35 minutes or until golden.
9. Cover edges with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning, if necessary.
10. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Source: food.com