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Small Blueberry Pie

This small blueberry pie for two has a shortbread crust and a jammy lemon filling, baked in a 5-inch dish so nothing goes to waste.

Small Blueberry Pie

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A two-serving blueberry pie with a buttery shortbread crust, baked in a 5-inch dish. It needs several hours to set, so make it ahead.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings2 servings
Calories500

Ingredients
  

Shortbread crust
  • 2½ tablespoons softened salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Blueberry filling
  • 12 ounces blueberries (about 1 pint)
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • measuring cups

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 5-inch baking dish.
  2. For the crust, beat the butter and sugar together. Stir in the flour, cornstarch, and salt until a dough forms. Press it into the dish.
  3. Bake the crust for 18 to 20 minutes, until pale golden. Let it cool.
  4. Toss the blueberries with the 4 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Spread over the baked crust.
  5. Set the dish on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the filling bubbles.
  6. Cool for several hours so the filling can set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 269g | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9.2g | Trans Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.