Fresh Blueberry Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• prepare pastry for two crust pies. pick over and wash blueberries.
• combine sugar, flour, tapioca, spices, and salt; stir into blueberries. add lemon juice and rind, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. mix well, and turn into pastry lined 9 inch pie plate. dot with small pieces of butter or margarine. cover with top crust.
• place pie on lowest rack in preheated oven. bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bake for 30 minutes longer. serve warm or cold.