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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe secret to bursting blueberry pie filling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use fresh berries instead of frozen<\/strong> + use lemon zest. Whole fresh blueberries indeed will hold their shape better, frozen ones will kinda shrink. Personally, when I take a bite, I want to feel the whole blueberry in my mouth, that will \"explode\" while chewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You absolutely can BUT, here's the thing: frozen berries will release water, this will make your filling soupy and the crust will need more time to bake. Your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This crumble blueberry pie calls for the classic - and very simple - ingredients: pie crust, blueberries and a few other things. Let's see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Internet you can find a lot of recipes, but what makes this one \"unique\" (even though nothing is unique these days :)), is that we're going to use the SAME crust to make the crumble.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Crumble is usually made by rubbing butter into flour & sugar until you have a light breadcrumb texture. If you overwork it, the risk is to get a heavier dough. In my recipe the pie crust won't have the same consistency but we will still...crumble it on top and it will be very similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I usually prepare my pie crust (ahem, sorry, mom's pie crust) with my stand mixer or food processor. I add all the ingredients, then pulse until I get a nice and malleable dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I then flatten it using my hands (so it will be easier to roll out later), cover with plastic wrap and let chill into the fridge (for a minimum of 30 minutes). <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you're ready to make it, dust the work surface with some flour (or use two parchment paper sheets) and roll out \u2154 of the crust to a thickness of 8mm (\u2153 inch). Place it into your pan and let chill into the fridge. Set aside the remaining (let soften to room temperature).<\/p>\n\n\n\n I've used a vintage pie pan for these photos, so I've used some parchment paper to line it. There's no need to, if you use a non-stick one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Into a big bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch or flour, lemon zest and cardamom powder. Then stir with a spoon, and set aside for a few minutes. You could also add some lemon juice, but I didn't use it because I didn't want extra liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that the remaining \u2153 of pie crust is softened, place it into a bowl and add brown sugar and oats. Rub until you get a more crumbly consistency (remember though it won't be as crumbly as...crumble). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Add the filling to the pie crust then spread the crumble on top. Bake for 25 minutes at 200\u00b0C (392\u00b0F) then lower temperature to 185\u00b0C (365\u00b0F) and bake for 20 more minutes. If it becomes too dark on the surface, cover with aluminium foil and keep baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let cool down for about 3 hours (this was recommended by Sally in her recipe, to which mine is inspired), so the filling get thicker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Absolutely, that's what I did here. Make sure though that when you take it out of the fridge you let it reach room temperature, or you won't be able to roll it because it's too hard. Alternatively, let chill for at least 30 minutes and goooooo! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let's say you don't want to eat blueberries, or maybe you don't like them (uhm...). Or you don't have them (you wouldn't be looking for this recipe on Google then). You can make this crumble pie with other berries<\/strong>: raspberries, strawberries, blackberries... I haven't tried, but if you do please let me know!<\/p>\n\n\n\nCan I use frozen berries instead?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients to make this crumble blueberry pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prepare the crust and let chill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Roll out crust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prepare the filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prepare crumble, assemble and bake.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Recipe variations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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