Maine Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping

  Desserts

I make this delicious fruit pie with small Maine berries, but you can use any variety you like. The shortbread topping adds a sweet crunch.

Maine Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
  • 6 cups fresh or frozen wild blueberries
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cubed

  • TOPPING:
  • 12 shortbread cookies
  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dash salt
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll pie crust into a 9-in. cast-iron skillet or deep-dish pie plate; flute edges.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, flour, cinnamon and, if desired, thyme and lemon zest; toss gently. Spoon into crust; dot with butter.
  • 3. In a food processor, cover and process cookies until coarsely chopped. Add the oats, brown sugar, butter, flour, salt and cinnamon; process until crumbly. Sprinkle over berry mixture.
  • 4. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 45-55 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes if necessary to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 462 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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