Grandmas Blueberry Pie Recipes

GRANDMA'S BLUEBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie pan; trim crust to the rim of the pan. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Combine sugar, tapioca, and cinnamon. Toss sugar mixture with blueberries in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. Let stand fifteen minutes. Meanwhile, roll out the top crust into a 10-inch circle. Cut into half-inch strips. Pour blueberry mixture into chilled pie shell and dot with butter. Add the pastry strips one at a time, weaving a lattice. Flute edges.
• Place pie on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until filling is bubbly and crust is light brown. Cool completely before serving.

GRANDMA'S BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended.
• Mix dry whipped topping mix with cold milk and remaining vanilla extract in a separate bowl, per the instructions on the envelope. Blend in cream cheese mixture.
• Transfer filling into the pie crust and freeze until set, about 2 hours.
• Thaw for 1 1/2 hours before topping with blueberry filling and serving.

GRANDMA'S STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE

Steps:

• Crust Preparation:
• Using 2 pastry blenders, blend the flours, sugar, shortening, butter and salt. Whisk the egg, vinegar and water in a 2-cup measure and pour over the dry ingredients incorporating all the liquid without overworking the dough. Toss the additional flour over the ball of dough and chill if possible. Divide the dough into 2 disks. Roll out 1 piece of dough to make a bottom crust. Place into a pie dish. Put dish in refrigerator to chill.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Filling Preparation:
• Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, tapioca, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well in a large bowl and pour out into chilled crust. Dot the top of the filling with the butter. Brush edges of pie crust with egg white wash. Roll out the other piece of dough and place over filling. Crimp to seal edges. Brush with egg white wash and garnish with large granule sugar. Collar with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Decrease temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling starts bubbling. Higher altitude will take 450 degrees F and 400 degrees F respectively. Also, you can use a pie bird for extra decor. Let cool before serving.

GRANDMA'S BERRY TART

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate., Place the berries in a large bowl. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, vanilla, ginger and allspice; add to berries and toss gently to coat. Pour into crust. Fold edges of pastry over filling. Brush folded pastry with milk; sprinkle with sugar., For topping, combine the sugar and flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

GRANDMA'S FRESH BLUEBERRY PEACH PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Peel and slice the peaches. Place in a large bowl. Add blueberries. Sprinkle with sugar and flour. Mix well and set aside.
• Prepare the pie crust:.
• Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add butter and mix with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles small peas. Make a well in the center and add the ice water. Mix together being careful not to over work the dough so that it does not become tough. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured board, roll out one half into a 15″ circle. Carefully fold in half and place into a 9″ or 10″ pie plate. Press evenly onto bottom and sides of pie plate.
• Evenly spoon the fruit mixture into the pie plate.
• Roll out second half of dough and place on top of fruit. Pinch and crimp edges together. Make slits in top of dough.
• In a small bowl, beat egg and brush over the top of the pie.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

GRANDMA'S BLUEBERRY STREUSEL COFFEECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 385 degrees. Grease a 9- or 10-inch pie plate.
• For the streusel topping, use a fork and a small bowl to blend the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and butter until crumbly. Set aside.
• For the cake, sift together flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl.
• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg, milk and vanilla and beat until smooth. Mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the blueberries.
• Spread cake mixture into prepared pie dish and sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake 50-60 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, if possible.