Maine Blueberry Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the pie crust by combining flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer to pan and trim edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, gently combine blueberries, ¾ cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour blueberry mixture into prepared pie crust and dot with butter pieces.

6. 6

   Roll out second disk of dough and place over filling. Trim, seal, and crimp edges. Cut 6-8 steam vents in top crust.

7. 7

   Brush top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

8. 8

   Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375°F and continue baking 35-40 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.

9. 9

   Cool completely on a wire rack before serving, at least 3 hours to allow filling to set.