Blueberry Pie Question

[bethzaring]

I want to have ready a double crusted blueberry pie for when my sister and BIL are here. How far ahead of their visit can I make it, and what is the best way to store it?

Thanks for any tips.

 

[Wyogal]

I just did a google on "freezing blueberry pie" and came up with several suggestions. One was to make the filling, then freeze it. I know that I have made other types of pie (apple and peach) and frozen them, then pop in the oven, just like the commercial ones. I don't remember if I parbaked them first or not, though. Try this website:
Freezing Pies

 

[bethzaring]

they're going to be here in three days, hadn't considered freezing it....will look at website, thanks!

 

[bethzaring]

hmmm, I'm also using home canned filling, so that is already made. I did a tiny test pie last week, used one crust to make a small two crust pie, it was really good..

 

[Andy M.]

Here's another option for you:

Frozen Blueberry Pie Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network

 

[Wyogal]

Can you make it the night before they arrive?

 

[bethzaring]

well now, that is the second recipe that recommends freezing the filling separate in the shape of the pie pan. Am I to assume that baking it off when they are here is the best plan?

 

[bethzaring]

Can you make it the night before they arrive?

I'd like to make it tomorrow or Sunday. They arrive Monday afternoon, but I expect to be mowing all day Monday

 

[Wyogal]

If the filling is already made, I would just pop it into some pre-made crusts and bake it the night before or the morning you want to eat it.

 

[bethzaring]

okay, thanks, that's what I'll do!

 

[Wyogal]

just set your alarm (like on a cell) and put it in before you mow, then take a break to take it out of the oven.
sounds yummy!
What's the recipe for the home-canned filling?

 

[bethzaring]

just set your alarm (like on a cell) and put it in before you mow, then take a break to take it out of the oven.
sounds yummy!
What's the recipe for the home-canned filling?

Here is a link to the recipe I used for the canned blueberry pie filling
How to make blueberry pie filling (directions, recipe, with photos and free)

and I special ordered the ClearJel Starch like the recipe recommends. Need any ClearJel? I'll never use a pound of the stuff