Fresh Blueberry Pie

Capture the fresh taste of blueberries in a pie. This pie will disappear fast--you won't have to worry about what to do with the leftovers

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 Pie

Ingredients

• 1  pie crust
• 1  large  egg white, lightly beaten
• 4  cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup sugar (or more depending on sweetness of berries)
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. preheat oven to 425 degrees f. for at-least 20 minutes.
2. Line crust with parchment, fill with dried beans or rice.
3. Bake for 20 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, remove parchment/beans, prick bottom with fork, return to oven and bake until golden brown.
5. Remove from oven let cool on rack for 2 minutes.
6. Brush entire crust with egg white.
7. Measure out 1 cup of the softest blueberries and place them in a medium saucepan with 1/2 cup water, cover and bring to a boil.
8. Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until well blended, set aside.
9. when water and blueberries come to a boil, lower the heat to simmer and stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until the berries start to burst and the juices start to thicken.
10. While still stirring slowly add the cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice and salt.
11. Simmer for a minute or so until the mixture becomes translucent.
12. Remove from heat, gently stir in remaining blueberries.
13. Spoon into prepared pie crust.
14. Let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving with whipped cream.
15. Store at room temperature for 2 days.