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Home » Pies & Tarts » Blueberry Pie Filling

Blueberry Pie Filling

Published: Jul 6, 2021 · Modified: Aug 1, 2023 by Allison · 8 Comments

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This homemade Blueberry Pie Filling comes together in just a few minutes and it tastes so much better than the canned version. Use it to fill your favorite pie crust or spoon it over ice cream, waffles, cheesecake, yogurt, and more. Every bite is filled with the flavors of sweet and juicy blueberries.

Blueberry Pie Filling in a glass jar with a gold spoon.

Summer is my favorite pie season. Thanksgiving is the time of year everyone goes pie-crazy, and although I love a slice of Maple Pecan Pie, it’s summer pies that I really get excited about. Whether it’s Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie, Lemon Cream Pie, or a big slice of Blueberry Pie, there’s just something about a fruity summer pie that is so satisfying.

With this easy homemade Blueberry Pie Filling you can whip up a delicious blueberry pie anytime you want it.

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Blueberry pie filling in a graham cracker crust surrounded by fresh blueberries.

How to make blueberry pie filling from scratch

If you’re looking for a blueberry pie filling that is ready to be spooned into your favorite pie crust, this is it. This recipe comes together on the stovetop with five ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Blueberries
  • Orange juice
  • Cornstarch
  • Sugar
  • Lemon zest

Place the blueberries in a large saucepan. Whisk together the juice and cornstarch, then pour it over the blueberries. Add the sugar and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for 3-5 minutes. That’s it!

Ingredients for blueberry pie filling: blueberries, cornstarch, juice, sugar, lemon.

How to use blueberry pie filling

This filling does not need to be cooked in the oven in your pie crust. You’ll want to blind bake your pie crust (bake it with no filling) and then it allow the crust to cool. Once the crust and the pie filling are both cool you can spoon the filling into the baked crust. Chill the whole pie for several hours before serving.

Recipe tips

  • Allow plenty of time for the pie filling to cool completely before adding it to the crust.
  • While cooking, be sure to scrape the bottom and edges of the saucepan regularly. As the mixture thickens it might stick and burn if you don’t stir it often. 
  • Stop cooking the pie filling before all of the blueberries have burst. This ensures that you have a nice balance of texture with bits of whole blueberries throughout.
  • Note that the pie filling will thicken up a bit more as it cools.  
Blueberry Pie Filling in a glass jar with a gold spoon.

Can you freeze blueberry pie filling?

Yes! Store in a tightly sealed freezer-safe container for up to four months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

More fruit desserts

  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Blueberry Dessert Bars
  • Blackberry Cobbler
  • Apple Crisp
  • Pineapple Cake
  • Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake

Recipe

Blueberry Pie Filling in a glass jar with a gold spoon.

Blueberry Pie Filling

This homemade Blueberry Pie Filling comes together in just a few minutes and it tastes so much better than the canned version. Use it to fill your favorite pie crust or spoon it over ice cream, waffles, cheesecake, yogurt, and more
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 makes approximately 4 cups
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 3 pints (6 cups) fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup granulated sugar*
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Instructions

  • Add blueberries to a large saucepan. Whisk together the orange juice and cornstarch then pour it over the blueberries. Add the sugar and lemon zest and stir a few times.
  • Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to simmer/bubble. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook stirring frequently while the mixture bubbles. I recommend using a rubber spatula to stir the mixture, scraping the bottom and edges of the pan. After about 4 minutes the mixture should be thickened and some of the blueberries will have burst. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl to cool to room temperature. Once cooled to room temp you can add it to a prebaked pie crust or transfer it to the refrigerator.

Notes

*Sugar can be reduced to ¾ cup if your blueberries are really sweet.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Taryn

    July 06, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious. I really could’ve just eaten it as is! I did use it in a pie and it was so much better than the canned stuff.

    Reply
    • Allison

      July 06, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
    • Gaylene

      August 25, 2022 at 9:39 am

      This is absolutely delicious and so easy.. making a blueberry swirl cheesecake tomorrow with it🙂

      Reply
      • Allison

        September 01, 2022 at 11:30 am

        Sounds great! Enjoy!

  2. Nellie Tracy

    July 06, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    This is a fabulous recipe! Will be using this all summer long and into the fall!

    Reply
    • Allison

      July 06, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Yay! Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Laura

    July 13, 2021 at 8:11 am

    5 stars
    Can this be water bath canned?

    Reply
    • Allison

      July 16, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      I haven’t tried it so I can’t say for sure.

      Reply

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