Ingredients

  • 4 c. blueberries, rinsed and drained in colander
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch (I use whole wheat flour)
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. cold water
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 baked pie crust (9-inch)

Method

  • Mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan; stir in cold water.
  • Add 2 cups of the berries.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the margarine, lemon rind and lemon juice and stir. You may taste to adjust to your liking for sweetness.
  • Put remaining 2 cups of berries in bottom of pie crust.
  • Cover with cooked blueberries.
  • Cool. Garnish with whipped topping.
  • Very good topped with fresh whipped cream! Contains 289 calories per serving.