This Fresh Blueberry Crumb Pie recipe is different because you don’t need to fuss with making a traditional pastry crust. You also don’t need a lot of bowls, gadgets and tools to make this pie. The pie crust portion is mixed right in the pie plate.
Fresh Blueberry Crumb Pie is a dream to make and the filling has just the right consistency thanks to the secret ingredient of tapioca. IF you love blueberries and pie, then this no miss recipe will be your new favorite go to recipe.
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What We Love About This Fresh Blueberry Crumb Pie Recipe
Summer means blueberry season and that is one of the best times of the year but you do not want to be stuck in a hot kitchen constructing a difficult and temperamental pie crust. That is why this recipe is so wonderful. It is quick and so easy but so good.
- 30 Minute Dessert: 10 minutes of prep and 30 to bake.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge..
- Family Friendly: Blueberry Pie is a favorite for any pie lover.
Ingredient Notes for Blueberry Crumble Pie
- Flour: All purpose flour
- Sugar: White sugar
- Cinnamon: It gives a little something extra to the pie.
- Blueberries: 4 cups of fresh blueberries however you can use frozen if not available.
- Lemon juice: There is something about lemon that really compliments the blueberry.
- Instant tapioca: The secret ingredient for a thick, lush blueberry filling.
Equipment Needed
- 9-inch Pie Dish
- Large Bowl
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Wire Rack
How to Make this Blueberry Pie Recipe
These are the basic steps for making crumble blueberry pie. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP
First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Then, put the 2 cup flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a pie plate and then stir with a fork until combined.
STEP 2: PRESS
Next, in a small bowl, combine milk and oil and pour over dry ingredients. Reserve 1/3 of the pie dough for the crumb topping. Press remaining dough into the pie plate, making sure to go up the sides to create an overhang.
STEP 3: MICROWAVE
Place the blueberries and sugar in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Then add flour to the berries and microwave for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, salt and cinnamon.
STEP 4: FILL/CRUMB TOPPING FOR BLUEBERRY PIE
Pour filling into the prepared crust and sprinkle tapioca on top. Finally, scatter the reserved dough for the crumb topping.
STEP 5: BAKE
Lastly, bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Prep and Storage Tips for Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
The beauty of this recipe is that you can make it quickly and easily as you do not have to break out rolling pins and food processor.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Freshly baked blueberry pie will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator; cover loosely with foil or plastic wrap or use a pie keeper.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS BLUE BERRY PIE RECIPE
Of course to freeze: wrap blueberry pie tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap or store in the airtight container.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Want to serve a warm pie to your quests? Put the pie on a baking sheet on foil or parchment paper, and lightly cover with foil, heat for 15-20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
Frequently Asked Questions Blueberry Pies with Crumble Topping
Gluten free flour can be used for this recipe. Also a sugar alternative can be used for the blueberry filling.
Indeed you can, blackberries, raspberries or a combination mixture can be used for this recipe.
While it is tempting to do so, an equal amount of cornstarch can replace the tapioca, however the filing will not have the same thick and glossy consistency when you slice into it.
Yes, frozen blueberries are fine to use in this crumb pie recipe.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two pie pan before baking.
- Add Lemon Zest: The lemon juice is awesome in this recipe, however use a little zest as well to up that zing.
- Nuts: Pieces of almond, pecans or walnuts add a satisfying crunch to the crumble.
- Butter: Add a little butter to the crumb topping for a golden finish.
What to Serve with Fresh Blueberry Crumb Pie
- Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
- Stabilized Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Salted Caramel Iced Coffee
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Fresh Blueberry Crumb Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅔ cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups blueberries
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- dash lemon juice
- dash salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon instant tapioca
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Put flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a pie plate.
- Stir with fork until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine milk and oil and pour over dry ingredients.
- Reserve 1/3 of the dough for the crumb topping.
- Press remaining dough into the pie plate, making sure to go up the sides.
- Place the blueberries and sugar in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add flour to the berries and microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt and cinnamon.
- Pour filling into prepared crust and sprinkle tapioca on top.
- Scatter the reserved dough for the crumb topping.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two pie pan before baking.
- Add Lemon Zest: The lemon juice is awesome in this recipe, however use a little zest as well to up that zing.
- Nuts: Pieces of almond, pecans or walnuts add a satisfying crunch to the crumble.
- Butter: Add a little butter to the crumb topping for a golden finish.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
This is really easy to follow, loved this crumb topped blueberry pie recipe! It’s really tasty and very flavorful! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Delicious, fresh, sweet – we loved this! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
You had me at 30 minutes. And then it turned out to be delicious, too! Your blueberry pie is company-worthy dessert!
I made this pie and it turned out great! I actually used frozen blueberries that we had picked over the summer, and it still was a hit, thanks!!
Thanks for sharing that you can use frozen berries! I’ll have to try that next time! 🙂
Lovely work, Christina! Would you be happy to link it in to the current Food on Friday over at Carole’s Chatter which is creating a collection of pie and tart recipes? This is the link . I do hope to see you there. There are already some great pies and tarts linked in. Cheers
I’ll be linking up! Thanks for the invite!
This sounds so good. I LOVE blueberry pie, but honestly I don’t think I’ve ever had it with a crumb topping like that.
Wow! Looks delicious!
Blueberry Pie is my flavour. Love the recipe.
I will be trying this out next week!
Another FB friend made this the week it was in the paper. She loved it so much, I asked her to send me the recipe.
This is completely delish! I was blown away by how easy it was! Enjoy! 🙂
Pies are one of my ((favorite)) desserts!! =)
Pinning your recipe to my Dessert board.
This one is worth making! It’s so good and super easy!