Blueberry Crumb Pie

Blueberry Crumb Pie is a delightful combination of juicy, sweet blueberries and a buttery, crispy crumb topping, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. This pie brings out the best of fresh or frozen blueberries, enhanced with a touch of lemon and cinnamon, and the crumb topping adds a satisfying texture with every bite. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream, this pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion, especially when you want a taste of summer in every bite.

Ingredients:

For the pie crust:

• 1 store-bought pie crust or homemade pie dough

For the blueberry filling:

• 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the crumb topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges if desired.
2. Prepare the blueberry filling: In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss until the blueberries are evenly coated. Pour the blueberry mixture into the prepared pie crust.
3. Make the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter, and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it forms pea-sized crumbs.
4. Top the pie: Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the blueberry filling, covering the top completely.
5. Bake the pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crumb topping is golden brown. If the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
6. Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving to let the filling set. Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

This Blueberry Crumb Pie is a wonderful blend of sweet berries and crunchy topping, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion!