If you love apple pie, but want something just a little extra, try this blueberry apple pie. The blueberries add a little extra berry burst of flavor to a classic pie that everyone knows and loves.
This pie starts with a buttery, flaky crust and it is filled with juicy, spiced apples and blueberries for a super fruity flavor. It is a great addition for most any occasion from summer to fall.
We love fruity pies, here are some other similar flavors: fruit custard pie, strawberry pretzel pie or banana cream pie.
This pie does take over an hour with baking time included, but it's not difficult to make. You need just 12 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Pie crusts - store bought
- Granny Smith Apples - sliced
- Blueberries - washed
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
- Cornstarch
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Egg
- Milk
- Sugar
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
Try these different substitutions and variations to make this pie your own.
- Homemade pie crust - you can certainly make your own pie crusts if you prefer those over store bought.
- Different apples - we used granny smith apples, but you can use Gala, Honeycrisp or whatever variety you prefer.
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Instructions
Follow along with these easy step-by-step instructions to bake up your own blueberry apple pie.
Step one: Preheat over to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place one pie crust in the pie pan and set aside.
Step two: Combine sliced apples, blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, corn starch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl. Toss to combine.
Step three: Pour filling into prepared pie crust.
Step four: Roll out second pie crust and use a pizza cutter to slice into ½ inch strips.
Step five: Lay half of the strips vertically about an inch apart. Then, flip every other strip up and lay a strip horizontally. Fold the vertical strip back down, flip the next vertical strip up. And continue until the lattice is complete. Place on top of the pie.
Step six: Add egg and milk to a bowl and whisk together.
Step seven: Brush top of pie with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Then lower temp to 375 and bake 30 - 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Hint: use a pizza cutter or knife to trim any excess of lattice that hangs over the edges once it it placed on top of the pie.
Storage
This pie can be kept in the fridge if covered for 3 - 5 days. Or, it can be frozen (whole or in slices) for up to 6 months.
Blueberry Apple Pie
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Pizza Cutter or Knife
- Pie Pan
- Measuring Cups and spoons
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 2 Pie Crusts homemade or store bought
- 6 cups Apples sliced
- 2 cups Blueberries washed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 9 inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place one pie crust in the pie pan and set aside.
- Combine 6 apples, blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl and toss to combine.
- Pour filling into pie crust and set aside.
- Roll out second pie crust and use a pizza cutter to cut into ½ inch strips.
- Take half the strips and lay them vertically about an inch apart.
- Create a lattice by flipping up every other strip. Lay a strip horizontal and flip the vertical strips back in place.
- Continue doing this until you have laid all the strips horizontally making a full lattice.
- Place lattice on top of pie.
- Combine egg and milk in a bowl and brush mixture on top of pie crust.
- Sprinkle with sugar and place in oven at 400 for 20 minutes.
- Lower temperature to 375 and bake for 30 - 40 minutes until crust is golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Use a pizza cutter or knife to trim excess lattice/pie crust once it is placed on top of the pie.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
