Maine’s official state berry is the wild blueberry. They are smaller than the cultivated type, and have a more intense flavor. They grow on low bushes and thrive in the rocky coastal fields of the Downeast area. The harvest of these sweet and tangy berries is in full swing now, and it looks like it could be a bumper crop. You can find them everywhere – at the local supermarkets, farmer’s markets, and roadside blueberry stands. I usually by a bunch and freeze them for baking in the winter.
A lot of the local restaurants serve open faced wild blueberry pies this time of year. These differ from the baked version in that they are full of fresh uncooked berries mixed into a blueberry glaze. This is my favorite pie, but I won’t turn down a traditional slice of blueberry pie either.
Wild Blueberry Pie
Print recipe Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups wild blueberries (washed and drained and divided)
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pie crust - 9 inch (pre-baked)
- whipped cream
Directions
| 1. | In a medium sauce pan, mix together cornstarch and sugar. Add cold water, 1/2 c. of berries and butter. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. |
| 2. | Fold in remaining 2 cups of blueberries and cool for 15 minutes. |
| 3. | Pour into pre baked and cooled 9" pie shell. |
| 4. | Refrigerate for 2 hours. |
| 5. | Serve with whipped cream. |
Enjoy,
Hi Mary, I am trying to figure our how I can justify Blueberry Pie as Nutritious. There I just did!
You can be sure I will be making one this week!
xoxo
Karena
2013 Designer Series
Oh that looks really delicious!!! Blueberries seem to be extra plentiful this year and I’ll have to try this recipe. Now to get at making a stash of pie crusts….
I’m a Mainer too, love those blueberries. Sometimes I add a teeny amount of almond extract. Careful though, a little goes a long way! Love the blog!
That was the best part of living in Oregon–picking free berries! I learned to leave the lowest berries alone, as that is where doggies tend to do their business. LOL. This pie looks delicious!
I adore blueberries… especially when they are in some sort of baked good! Pie, muffins, cookies…it doesn’t matter. Your pie looks amazing and so easy. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Hi Mary,
This is making my mouth water! Doesn’t look to hard either, I will definitely have to try it 🙂 Thanks so much, Di