Perfect High Altitude Blueberry Pie: Easy Recipe with Frozen Berries

Imagine the perfect high altitude blueberry pie—sweet, juicy, and made effortlessly with frozen blueberries for that fresh-baked flavor any time of year. Get ready to enjoy every sweet, tart bite of this high altitude dessert masterpiece!

Check out how to make a homemade pie crust and other high altitude pie recipes: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Cream Pie, Apple Crumb Pie, Strawberry Pie, Peach Pie, and Pecan Pie.

Follow these simple instructions for an easy blueberry pie recipe that is specially adapted for high altitude baking, so you can avoid common pitfalls like soggy crusts and runny filling. With a gorgeous lattice crust that turns out golden and flaky, this pie is a true treat for anyone baking at elevation.

Growing up in Illinois, my grandma’s blueberry pie was a staple at every family gathering. Her blueberry pie always came out perfectly sweet, set, and deliciously juicy. When I first tried making her recipe at high altitude, though, I ended up with a runny mess. It took a lot of experimenting, but I finally recreated a pie that’s beautifully set and true to my grandma’s original flavor.

This High Altitude blueberry pie is made at 8,000 ft elevation. To adjust the recipe for other elevations check out High Altitude Baking Adjustments.

What Makes Baking at High Altitude Different?

Water boils around 197°F at 8,000 ft compared to 212°F at sea level due to lower air pressure. Because of this bake times and/or temperatures may need to be increased. Often flour, sugar, and liquids may need to changed to prevent batter or fillings from being too moist, dry, or gummy.

To make this delicious homemade frozen blueberry pie that my grandma always used to make I had to adjust for a longer bake time, decrease sugar, and increase flour.

Recommended tools for Blueberry Pie:

• 9″ PIE DISH – a deep dish pie pan will help prevent the pie filling from running over the edges
• LARGE MIXING BOWL – the mixing bowls needs to be large enough to hold all the blueberries
• MEASURING CUPS & SPOONS – baking (especially at high altitude) is a science and accurate measurements are needed
• OPTIONAL:LARGE BOWL AND COLANDER – my favorite way to thaw the frozen fruit is to place the fruit in a colander over a large bowl. This allows all the water and juice to drain off the fruit.

High Altitude Blueberry Pie Ingredients:

• PIE CRUST – grab a store-bought pie crust or make the perfect homemade flaky crust. 2 pie crust will be needed if you want to top the blueberry filling with a lattice pie crust.
• BLUEBERRIES – fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries can be used. I love to use frozen fruit because you can enjoy this classic blueberry pie any time of the year. IMPORTANT: if you use frozen blueberries they must be THAWED and DRAINED
• HEAVY CREAM – adds a velvety richness to the blueberries and helps to set the pie up
• WHITE SUGAR – adds the perfect kiss of sweetness to go along with the blueberries
• ALL PURPOSE FLOUR – flour helps to thicken the blueberry filling to ensure there is no soggy bottom crusts or a runny pie filling
• LARGE EGG & MILK – an egg wash brushed onto the top of the lattice crust creates the perfect golden brown finish

How to make a High Altitude Frozen Blueberry Pie:

• THAW THE BLUEBERRIES – it is very important to thaw AND drain the blueberries before making the pie filling
• PREPARE THE BOTTOM CRUST
• PREPARE THE BLUEBERRY FILLING
• ADD THE LATTICE CRUST
• BAKE AND COOL – it is very important to allow the pie to cool completely before cutting into it.

Top your slice of pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

See the recipe card at the end of the post for the full ingredients list and instructions.

FAQs:

Can you freeze blueberry pie?

A baked blueberry pie can be frozen but the flaky texture of the crust may result in a less flaky crust. Cool the pie completely them wrap with plastic wrap and then cover with tin foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Can I use frozen blueberries from blueberry pie?

The great thing about fruit pies is that frozen fruit can almost always use frozen fruit. Use frozen blueberries in a blueberry pie to make a delicious pie all year long. Make sure to thaw and drain the blueberries before using them in a pie filling.

How do you keep blueberry pie from being runny?

Several things can be done to prevent blueberry pie from being runny. First, if frozen blueberries are used make sure they are thawed and drained prior to adding to the pie filling. Second, make sure you are using the correct amount of flour to thicken the pie filling.

How long should blueberry pie cool before cutting?

Cool a fresh baked blueberry pie minimum of 4 hours before cutting. Ideally the blueberry pie should be cooled completely throughout before cutting by cooling 8 hours or overnight. Check the bottom of the pie plate to check for coolness.

How do I make a flaky crust for blueberry pie?

Tips for a perfect golden brown:

• Do not pack the flour when measuring it – spoon the flour into a measuring cup and scrape off any excess
• Keep your pie dough COLD to prevent the fat from melting – keep everything cold: ingredients, mixing bowl, shortening, the water.
• Keep the dough cold when rolling it out – if the dough starts to become warm it will be unworkable
• Protect the edge of the crust from burning – use a pie crust shield or aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crus

How can I store leftover blueberry pie?

Leftover blueberry pie can be store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow the pie to cool completely than wrap the pie in plastic wrap or place pie slices in an airtight container.

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If you make this High Altitude Blueberry Pie leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out. If you have any questions, post them below and I would love to help you out.