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Lemon-Studded Blueberry Pie with Lattice Top

This blueberry pie boasts a bright lemon flavor, thanks to lemon zest, lemon juice, and diced preserved lemon. The lattice top is a delightful touch.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
355 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
8 servings

Nutrition

calories240calories
carbohydrates67g
fat13g
protein3g

Ingredients

9-inch pie dough for a lattice-top pie
240g fresh blueberries
75g sugar
1 tsp organic lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
40g diced preserved lemon
2 tbsp tapioca starch
2 tbsp cornstarch

Directions

1

On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the pie dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Gently fit it into the pan and trim the edge to a 1/2-inch overhang. Refrigerate the crust for at least 30 minutes.

2

Roll out the remaining dough into a circle and transfer it to a sheet of parchment, a baking sheet, or a flat surface. With a pastry wheel, cut the dough into 1/2-inch strips. Refrigerate them while you prepare the filling.

3

Rinse and pick over the blueberries, removing any stems. Set aside the blueberries.

4

In a bowl, mix together sugar, tapioca starch, and cornstarch. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and diced preserved lemon. Toss the blueberries with the sugar mixture.

5

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

6

Pour the blueberry filling into the chilled pie crust.

7

Lay two strips of pastry over the filled pie in an X shape. Continue adding strips, alternating over-and-under, for the lattice pattern.

8

Trim the lattice strips to a half-inch overhang, tuck them under the bottom crust, and crimp the edge to seal. Place the pie dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips.

9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the edges of the crust are golden brown. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Loosely cover the pie with foil to prevent over-browning. Continue baking until the juices are bubbling and the crust is a rich golden brown, about an hour more. The internal temperature of the pie should be 93°C on an instant-read thermometer.

10

Let the pie cool on a wire rack for 4 hours to allow the filling to set fully.