Blueberry Custard Pie

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Ingredients

  • 1 baked pie shell
  • 1 cup sugar divided
  • 5 T. cornstarch divided
  • tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • tsp. salt
  • cups milk
  • 3 eggs divided

Meringue Topping

  • 3 egg whites from the divided eggs in pie recipe
  • ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
  • 6 T. sugar

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, combine ½ cup of the sugar, 3 T.
  • of the cornstarch, and the cinnamon.
  • Stir in blueberries and orange juice.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring until thickened (about 2 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In another large saucepan, mix together ½ cup of the sugar, 2 T.
  • of the cornstarch, and salt.
  • Stir in milk until smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened; continue to cook, all the while stirring, for 2 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and set aside.
  • Separate eggs and set whites aside for now.
  • Stir in a small amount of the hot custard mixture into the egg yolks.
  • Stirring constantly, slowly add the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan containing the custard.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and set aside.
  • Pour blueberry mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Top with custard mixture.
  • For the meringue topping: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • When done, the meringue will appear glossy and somewhat stiff and peaks will form when beaters are raised.
  • Spread meringue over the custard and pull up into points with a spoon; be careful to bring the meringue to the edges of the crust to seal.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is a light golden brown.
  • (Watch carefully because the meringue can quickly go from perfect to dark.
  • )

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serve at room temperature. Meringue doesn’t take well to refrigeration, so plan to eat it the same day.
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Course Fruit / Pie
Cuisine Amish