More Blueberries

By now you all know of my love for blueberries. Did I ever mention that I made that same pie again the next weekend! The first just disappeared too quickly for my Hubby's liking and he insisted. Really who was I to argue!

In order to do that second pie, I had to acquire myself a second case of blueberries. However, after two cases of blueberries (that would be 10 pounds worth) in just a little over a week, I must admit we were getting slightly tired of the little berries. I am ashamed to admit I could not really handle them on my cereal one more day. There were too many leftover to simply freeze and attempt to cram into my tiny freezer.

Looking for something simple, creative, that would respect Hubbies wishes of healthier food (at this point I was not yet banned from baking), and use as many little berries as possible what we came up with was pretty yummy. It didn't really solve my copious amounts of leftover berry problem, 3 out of 4 really isn't that bad!

Angel Food Cake with Blueberries and cream:

• 1 angel food cake (preferably store bought...so much easier)
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup non-fat sour cream
• 1/3 cup icing sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla

Place berries, granulated sugar and a couple of tablespoon of water into a sauce pan (Be careful not to put too much water in, 2 tsbp is really enough) and simmer for a few minutes.

For cream mix together sour cream, vanilla and icing sugar. Pour spoonful of cream over cake, top woth blueberry sauce and enjoy!

The Great Blueberry event

I heard the promo on the radio for the blueberry event this past Sunday and instantly got giddy! I have been waiting for this all year as I love blueberries, and I really love blueberry pie.

Now don't get to excited about this 'event', as it is only one of the local grocery chains putting cases of blueberries on sale. Although it is a good thing I dashed over there this morning, because apparently due to weather conditions there is a limit of one case per customer. Thats fine by me, I just need 1 case. BUT, by 11:30 am they were GONE. Apparently I am not the only one who loves blueberries :)

So this afternoon with my coveted blueberries I of course baked a pie. Doesn't matter that it is the hottest day of the year, my place can't get any hotter. I did the same thing last year too. Everyone thinks I am nuts when I do it, but they sure don't complain much when they are eating.

Pie Crust:
(This is seriously the easiest pie crust ever, and it always turns out light and flaky)

• 1 cup lard
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup ice water

Mix flour and salt together. Mix with lard using a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in ice water using fork until dough holds together. Divide into two balls. Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to desired size to fit pie pan.

Blueberry Filling:

• 4.5 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen works just fine)
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp butter

Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt and cornstarch together. Place blueberries in pie dish and pour sugar mixture over top. Dot top with butter. Cover top of pie with second half of crust (I did a lattice technique by weaving strips of dough).

Bake at 400 F for approximatley 60 mintues, or until golden brown. Watch that edges don't start to burn and if needed cover with tin foil and continue to cook.

This pie does need to set in order to not be too runny. You also may find that you need to play with the amount of cornstarch you add to ensure it is not too runny.


Enjoy!