Lemon Blueberry Pie

Name: Lemon Blueberry Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked; 3 cups fresh blueberries; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup orange juice

"When blueberries are ripe, I find every way possible to enjoy them," notes Patricia Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Her tart delicious pie proves the point!

Ingredients

6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
3 cups fresh blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice

Directions

In a saucepan, combine eggs, sugar, butter, lemon juice and zest; cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into pie shell.
In a saucepan, toss blueberries and sugar. Combine the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; add to blueberries. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 8 minutes, stirring gently. Cook 2 minutes longer. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon over lemon layer. Chill for 4-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 446 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 195mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Blueberry Pie in Taste of Home June/July 1995

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aicenhour

Apr 20, 2017

This recipe was good. It had a good flavor. The lemon custard on the bottom was delicious! It came together easily. I used frozen blueberries and had to add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch.
jvaliante

Jun 27, 2016

I wonder if this would be good with a meringue layer.
rjbeery75

Jan 10, 2016

I just made this in January, so it's nice any time of the year and light! Thanks for the recipe!
kpkaren

Jun 17, 2015

This pie is really good. I had a pie crust and blueberries that I wanted to use and found this recipe so I decided to try it. The blueberries and lemon are a great combination. It is a nice summer dessert.
Henningjr

May 26, 2015

I cut this out of the original magazine and it sat in my recipe book for years before I tried it .... now it is a regular part of my repertoire and I think it is my personal all time favorite pie. It is a little work intensive but worth it. Note: The "TOTAL TIME" listed at the beginning of the recipe is incorrect. The recipe directions list 20 min. for just part of the first step alone. Also, the first time I made it, I had only 2 c. of blueberries on hand, so used that instead of 3,. Later I tried the 3 c. as listed, but found we like it with only 2 c. better.
itamot

Jul 12, 2013

This pie is excellent! I make it every summer. The real lemony flavour pairs well with the blueberries & the touch of orange juice flavouring.
Laura2009

Mar 3, 2009

This has to be one of my favorite pies and it is so refreshing in the summer.
supermom45

Nov 29, 2008

looks good.