Blueberry Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Reserve.
3. In a large bowl, combine blueberries, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and light brown sugar. Toss to coat.
4. Roll out one piece of pastry into a 10-inch round. Place into a 9-inch pie pan. Pour berry mixture into pastry shell.
5. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup cold butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over berry mixture.
6. Roll out remaining pastry into a 10-inch round. Place over berry mixture. Pinch edges of pastry together. Cut several slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape.
7. Brush top of pastry with reserved butter mixture. Sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins.
• Blueberries are native to North America and were first cultivated in the early 1900s.
• Blueberry pie is a classic American dessert.