Blueberry Custard Pie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.
This blueberry custard pie is one of my husband’s favorite desserts. We pick our own fresh blueberries; they make the pie even better. One piece is never enough. —Sonja Jenner, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Ingredients
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Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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1/4 cup orange juice
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CUSTARD:
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1-1/4 cups whole milk
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3 large egg yolks
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MERINGUE:
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3 large egg whites
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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6 tablespoons sugar
Directions
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1.
Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double-thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
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2.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in blueberries and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Cover and set aside.
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3.
For custard, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature without stirring; set aside.
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4.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tarter on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
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5.
Pour blueberry mixture into pie shell; top with custard. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust.
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6.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 356 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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