Canadian Helen Gougeon's Blueberry Pie

• Crust
• all-purpose flour (375 mL)↗1 1⁄2 cups
• granulated sugar (25 mL)↗2 tablespoons
• salt (2 mL)↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• butter (175 mL)↗3⁄4 cup
• Filling
• fresh blueberries (1.25 L) or 5 cups frozen blueberries, thawed (1.25 L)↗5 cups
• granulated sugar (250 mL)↗1 cup
• all-purpose flour (15 mL)↗1 tablespoon
• cinnamon (10 mL)↗2 teaspoons
• powdered sugar, Confections' sugar (approx)↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Crust: In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until crumbly. Pat firmly in even layer over bottom and up sides of 10-inch (25 cm) flan or quiche pan with removable base, or 1/2 inch (1 cm) up side of same-size pie plate. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden.

2. 2

   Filling: Reserve 2 cups (500 mL) of the berries.

3. 3

   Combine sugar with flour and cinnamon.

4. 4

   In large bowl, lightly toss sugar mixture with remaining berries.

5. 5

   Spoon into crust; cover edges of crust with strips of foil.

6. 6

   Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for about 30 to 35 minutes or until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown.

7. 7

   Let cool on rack. Just before serving, remove sides of pan, transfer to serving plate and pour reserved berries evenly over pie. Using sieve, dust surface evenly with icing sugar.

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