Blueberry Pie Filling

By jeenikeen

Fresh blueberry pie filling - can be used in any recipe that you want sweetened blueberry pie topping.

Ingredients

• Dry ingredients:
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Mix dry ingredients in saucepan. Add water gradually. Bring to a boil, add blueberries and cook 3 or 4 minutes until clear and thickened, stirring constantly but carefully to prevent berries from crushing. Remove from heat, add lemon juice.

Use in recipes calling for blueberry pie filling.