The ultimate Blueberry Pie Recipe! It’s simple to make, bursting with sweet, juicy berries and topped with a classic lattice crust. All you need is a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream over your warm slice of pie.

We love making pies from scratch, from Classic Pumpkin Pie to Apple Pie. If you’re a fan of homemade pies, then this blueberry pie recipe is a must, especially when fresh blueberries are in season. Watch my video tutorial and see how it’s done.

Slice of lattice top blueberry pie on plate

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Blueberry Pie Recipe

When blueberries are in season, I can’t resist buying a few pints for snacking and several more for this old-fashioned blueberry pie recipe. While other fruit pies require a lot of prep work—pitting (Cherry Pie), peeling (Peach Pie) and slicing—making blueberry pie filling is practically effortless. Wash the berries, then toss them with the other ingredients and you’re done. So easy!

And this leaves you more time to focus on the crust. I always use my favorite Pie Crust Recipe, which is easy to make, buttery, and perfectly flaky. You simply can’t get the same flavor and texture from storebought refrigerated rolls of pie crust.

Blueberry Pie Video Tutorial

Watch how to make this easy blueberry pie recipe then go forth and bake. There are so many reasons to love this recipe:

  • Juicy berries – Every bite is literally bursting with blueberry flavor.
  • Buttery crust – The crust is made with real butter instead of oil or shortening, which means it’s extra delicious.
  • Satisfying – Maybe it sounds strange, but weaving that lattice crust is actually kind of fun—and nothing beats the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel when you pull this perfect blueberry pie out of the oven. 
  • Classic summer dessert – Making blueberry pie should be on everyone’s summer bucket list.
Blueberry pie with lattice crust, surrounded by fresh blueberries

Ingredients

Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

  • Pie crust – We use our go-to recipe for pie crust. You’ll need two crusts, one for the bottom and one for the top.
  • Blueberries – Buy sweet juicy berries and get organic if you can (see tips below on selecting sweet blueberries).
  • Lemon – Both the zest and the juice; zest the lemon first, then juice it.
  • All-purpose flour – This thickens the filling as the berries release their juices.
  • Sugar – You can adjust this and use more if your berries are tart, or less if your berries are especially sweet.
  • Cinnamon – It compliments blueberries beautifully for a classic blueberry pie flavor.
  • Egg – Whisk this with water to create an egg wash for the crust.
Overhead view of ingredients for blueberry pie

Tools for Homemade Pie

Pro Tip: I like using a food processor to work the butter into the flour for the crust, but a pastry blender will also work. Dip it in flour first to keep the butter from sticking; if the butter still gets stuck in it, you can use a butter knife to push it out.

How to Make Blueberry Pie

It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get baking. Here’s what you’ll need to do.

  1. Make the crust – Follow the pie crust recipe and chill the two disks of dough for an hour. Roll the first disk into a 13-inch circle and carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan
  2. Prepare the lattice strips – Roll the remaining pie crust into a 12-inch circle. Use a pizza cutter to slice it into 10 strips (1-inch wide).
  3. Preheat the oven – Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375ºF.
  4. Make the filling – Toss together the blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Transfer this mixture into the pie crust, mounding it slightly in the center.
  5. Weave the lattice crust – Use the strips of dough to create a lattice top, then pinch the edges to seal the crust and crimp.
  6. Make the egg wash – Brush the egg wash over the top crust.
  7. Bake – Bake the pie for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the blueberry filling is bubbling.
Hands crimping pie crust

How to Create a Lattice Pie Crust

You can read the instructions for making a lattice-top pie crust and it probably won’t make any sense to you until you see it in pictures—and then you’ll say, “Aha! I get it now!” So look at the pictures, read over these steps, and then try it for yourself. 

  1. Place 5 strips of dough over the pie crust, with the longer strips in the center and shorter strips towards the edges.
  2. Fold back every other strip halfway and place a long strip in the center perpendicular to the first 5 strips.
  3. Fold the strips back over the new line and fold back the alternate strips. Continue adding and alternating strips, then switch to the other side of the pie and continue until the lattice is complete.

Click here for my full, step-by-step tutorial on How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust.

6 photos showing process of making a lattice top pie crust

Pro Tip: For a little sparkle and extra sweetness, you can sprinkle the top crust with coarse sugar before baking. Sugar in the raw, turbinado sugar or sanding sugar will all work.

Common Questions

Is it better to use flour or cornstarch for blueberry pie?

While cornstarch works, I prefer thickening fruit pies with flour because the consistency seems better.

How do you pick the best blueberries?

Look for berries that are plump and deep, dark blue. A silvery coating on the outside of the berry is fine, but if the berries are light purple, pinkish, or green, they’re not fully ripe and won’t be very sweet.

Can I substitute frozen blueberries?

You can make a blueberry pie with frozen blueberries without thawing them first. Note that it may take slightly longer for the blueberries to bubble at the top.

Can I make this in a different size pie pan?

You can make this recipe work for an 8-inch deep pie pan, or 10-inch pie pan by rolling out the crust smaller or bigger. Avoid short pie pans which will overflow with this quantity of blueberries.

Can I double the recipe?

If you double this recipe, you’ll need to make two pies instead of one.

Whole blueberry pie with lattice crust

Make-Ahead

Here’s how to store and reheat blueberry pie:

  • To Refrigerate: You can make the dough for the pie crust up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Freezing: The finished pie can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 2 months. You can also freeze individual slices if you have leftovers.
  • To Reheat: Let a frozen pie thaw in the refrigerator. I love to warm up my slice in the microwave just until heated through (35-45 seconds) or warm it up in a 325ºF oven.
Slice of blueberry pie on plate with fork

This blueberry pie is easy to make, and you’ll love the juicy filling and irresistibly flaky crust. It’s sure to become a summertime tradition!

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Blueberry Pie Recipe

4.93 from 268 votes
Blueberry Pie Recipe surrounded by blueberries
The ultimate Blueberry Pie Recipe! The filling is bursting with sweet, juicy blueberries and tastes amazing with vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8 slices of pie

Instructions

  • Pre-make your pie crust and let it refrigerate for 1 hour in the refrigerator before using. Roll the first disk into a 13" circle and transfer it to a 9" wide, deep pie pan.
  • Roll the second crust into a 12" circle and use a pizza cutter to slice into ten 1-inch strips.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups blueberries, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 4 1/2 Tbsp flour, 1 tsp cinnamon and toss to combine. Transfer blueberries into the dough-lined pie pan, mounding it just slightly in the center and keeping the edges clean of blueberry juice.
  • Using the 10 strips of dough, create a lattice crust over the top: Place 5 strips of dough evenly over the pie, with the longer strips in the center. Fold back every other strip halfway and place a long strip in the center perpendicular to the first 5 strips. Fold the strips back over the new line and fold back the alternate strips. Continue adding and alternating strips, then switch to the other side of the pie and continue until the woven lattice is finished. Pinch the edges to seal then crimp for a fluted pattern.
  • Beat together 1 egg and 1 Tbsp water and brush the egg wash over the lattice crust and edges. Bake in the center of the oven at 375˚F for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden and blueberry juice is bubbling at the edges.

Notes

Note: nutrition label on this recipe does not include the crust. Nutrition facts for the crust can be found on our Pie Crust Recipe.  

Nutrition Per Serving

136kcal Calories32g Carbs2g Protein1g Fat0.2g Saturated Fat0.3g Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g Monounsaturated Fat0.003g Trans Fat20mg Cholesterol9mg Sodium103mg Potassium3g Fiber24g Sugar91IU Vitamin A13mg Vitamin C14mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Pie Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
136
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Cholesterol
 
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
9
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
103
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
91
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
14
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry pie recipe, easy blueberry pie, homemade blueberry pie
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 136
Natasha's Kitchen Cookbook
4.93 from 268 votes (158 ratings without comment)

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  • Varena
    August 29, 2020

    hi Natasha

    Hoping to try this blueberry pie recipe tomorrow although I do have one question since we don’t have lemons in our country what can i substitute it with??

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 29, 2020

      Hi Varena, we love it with lemon zest but you are welcome to omit that, I think it would still work without the lemon.

      Reply

  • Jeff Minnich,Miami,Florida
    August 10, 2020

    This blueberry pie was magnificent…I substituted orange zest for lemon zest as I had only that….Thank you for sharing this well worth the effort to make….

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 10, 2020

      YOu’re welcome, Jeff! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply

  • Laura
    August 3, 2020

    these pies look awesome but that isn’t surprising because everything I see on you site is delicious. I do have a question though, can I use the same recipe for the Bluberry pie using fresh frozen blackberries instead?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 3, 2020

      Hi Laura, I haven’t tested this with blackberries to advise but I bet that could work! One of our readers wrote in with the following: “I tried this recipe with wild blackberries. It’s so delicious” I hope that helps!

      Reply

      • someone
        September 9, 2020

        What if we don’t have a pie dish?

        Reply

        • Natashas Kitchen
          September 9, 2020

          Hi! the exact same pan is not necessary but it should be a deep dish pie pan.

          Reply

  • Sean Grigsby
    August 3, 2020

    The best blueberry pie I have ever had. The filling was perfect.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 3, 2020

      I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe Sean!

      Reply

  • Cathy Flinn
    August 1, 2020

    can you use frozen blueberries in your pie And if so, does it change the flour or sugar measurements?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 1, 2020

      Hi Cathy, When blueberries are in season, we use fresh blueberries but you can make a blueberry pie with frozen blueberries without thawing first, but it may take slightly longer for the blueberries to bubble at the top. That’s about it and hope it turns out great!

      Reply

  • Hadicha
    July 27, 2020

    Hi Natasha! I don’t have fresh blueberries to try out your recipe, but I was wondering if I could use your pie crust recipe and use another filling. For example rhubarb pie but with this crust? Or is the crust only meany for this blueberry recipe?

    Thanks in advance 😊

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 28, 2020

      That should work, please share with us how it goes.

      Reply

  • Brian
    July 18, 2020

    First time I ever made a pie

    Best pie I have ever eaten.

    Home grown blueberries but I cheated by using store bought crusts

    Thank you

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 18, 2020

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it

      Reply

  • Tim
    July 8, 2020

    This was pretty darn good. I’m a home cook/baker/canner, I usually don’t tread away from my crust recipe, but did try yours and it was very good. The pie turned out well also. I’d leave a pic if I could. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 8, 2020

      Yay so awesome! You can share pictures of your creation on our Facebook page and group. Thanks for giving this recipe an excellent review.

      Reply

  • Kathie
    July 4, 2020

    I made the blueberry pie and it came out runny and made the bottom crust very soggy. What did I do wrong?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      July 6, 2020

      Hi Kathie, if using more blueberries, you will need more flour as a thickener or there will be too much blueberry juices. Also, make sure to bake long enough and put the pie into a fully preheated oven. I hope that helps!

      Reply

  • Victoria
    June 29, 2020

    How lemon-y does this pie taste? Without the lemon is it missing that “oomf” that makes something truly fabulous? I don’t want a super lemon-y blueberry pie but I’m wondering if the lemon serves the same purpose as sugar in homemade buns or pizza crust (you don’t think you need it but if you don’t include it you regret skipping it because it tastes like something is missing)

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 29, 2020

      Hi Victoria, we love it with lemon zest but you are welcome to omit that if you’d like.

      Reply

  • Ivana
    June 25, 2020

    And my husband is raving about the crust! Thank you so much for this recipe

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 25, 2020

      You’re welcome Ivana! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • Ivana
    June 25, 2020

    I tried this recipe with wild blackberries. It’s so delicious, I even prefer it to blueberries now! With blueberries it’s also great!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 25, 2020

      That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me Ivana!

      Reply

  • Sandra
    June 19, 2020

    Hi
    I’m going to try your blueberry crumble. And l’m going to make it with wild blueberries and in 2 small pans. I hope it works well.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 19, 2020

      Yum! I hope you love it! We look forward to your feedback.

      Reply

    • Sandra H.
      June 27, 2020

      I have made your blueberry crumble SO MANY TIMES – it is excellent! Trying pie this time! Fingers crossed!

      Reply

      • Natashas Kitchen
        June 27, 2020

        Hi Sandra! I’m so glad you enjoyed our berry crumble! I hope you love this recipe!

        Reply

  • Jill Reinert
    June 13, 2020

    I made your blueberry pie, with fresh blueberries. It is absolutely delicious!! Thank you, love your recipies! Jill

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 13, 2020

      You’re welcome Jill! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • Dorothy Cannilla
    May 31, 2020

    Love the apple & blueberry pie recipes. The crust is fantastic, you’re right. My husband & I will try peach pie too in the summer when peaches are ripe. Rather use fresh than frozen. We used Splenda baking sugar instead of reg sugar, and it was great too.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 31, 2020

      Thanks for sharing that with us, Dorothy. I’m so glad you enjoyed it especially the crust, peach sounds like a great plan. I hope you love it too!

      Reply

  • Barb
    May 24, 2020

    I made your blueberry pie but it was very runny. It tasted amazing but we needed to eat it with a spoon. I followed your recipe – I don’t know what went wrong. Any tips I could use ? I really want to make it again.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 25, 2020

      Hi Barb, did you use fresh or frozen blueberries? I think you will see a big difference with fresh blueberries. Frozen tend to release more liquid and don’t hold their form as well.

      Reply

  • Povashni Naidu
    May 23, 2020

    Hello. This is my first time baking a pie. My crust did not want to roll out – it’s just crumbled. What did I do wrong?
    Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      May 24, 2020

      Hi, it sounds like too much flour or not enough water added. If it doesn’t hold together, I would get it back in the food processor and add another teaspoon of water at a time until it does.

      Reply

  • Nick G
    May 10, 2020

    This is one of the best pies I’ve ever had, definitely the best one I’ve made!

    It was the perfect hint of lemon within each plate, and I like how it used much less sugar than most-it was the perfect amount.

    I made it last week when organic blueberries were on sale, now I’m making it again this week with frozen arboreal wild blueberries.

    This recipe was so good it inspired me making my own whole wheat pie crust for the first time ever (since the line was so long at Trader Joe’s- which is also the reason there was no fresh blueberries).

    It’s going into the keeper recipe file (where only a few recipes have been good enough to make the cut).

    We’ll be making it many times throughout the summer🕺👍

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 10, 2020

      Hello Nick, your comments and great feedback really made me smile. Thank you so much for sharing that with us, I am so happy that you loved this pie recipe a lot!

      Reply

  • Helen
    April 9, 2020

    We made this pie and used the crust recipe too.
    It was the best pie crust I’ve ever had. It was the only time I’ve been tempted to eat around the pie filling, which was delicious. We followed the recipe to the letter and it was awesome. I can’t wait to try it with fresh Maine wild blueberries.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 9, 2020

      That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Helen!

      Reply

    • Sandra J Keller
      April 19, 2020

      I am very spoiled I lived in Maine where they harvested the Maine blueberries that were so sweet and grew on low bushes. I use to make everything with those berries, I now live in Florida and only have the cultivated ones, they are tart, I can make them work but they are not the same. Publix used to sell Wyman’s
      frozen blueberries from Maine.

      Reply

  • Ali
    March 29, 2020

    Delicious!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 29, 2020

      Thank you for the great review!

      Reply

    • Chloe
      April 21, 2020

      I used 5 cups of frozen blueberries and was nervous about it being runny, so I added two extra tbsp of flour plus a tbsp or cornstarch. It still came out like soup. The flavor was great but I’m very disappointed that it didn’t set up. I will have to try it with fresh blueberries next time to see if that makes a difference.

      Reply

      • Natasha
        April 22, 2020

        Hi Chloe, I think you will see a big difference with fresh blueberries. Frozen tend to release more liquid and don’t hold their form as well.

        Reply

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