With a flat of blueberries in our house from our local CSA, I went on a hunt to find the best blueberry pie recipe. That said, searching “best blueberry pie” on the internet does not necessarily lead to the best blueberry pie, especially when I add words such as “low sugar” or “healthy.” So instead, I went the old fashioned route and asked a friend for a recipe. Needless to say, this much more experienced baker (read ‘older’) instantly emailed me her go-to-blueberry crisp recipe. So I made it (but of course, with some minor adjustments) and IT IS SO DELICIOUS.
![The result.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.55.18-AM.png)
The result.
Ingredients for Crumb Crust and Topping:
![Ground hazelnuts....although you can choose hazelnuts or almonds, there is a nutty flavor of hazelnuts that just makes it taste that much better.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.53.17-AM.png)
Ground hazelnuts….although you can choose hazelnuts or almonds, hazelnuts have a nuttiness that I just love.
* 1 cup ground hazelnuts or almonds (just finely ground — not yet butter)
* 2 cups almond flour (or you can use normal flour, but hey, why not almond flour)
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup chilled butter
Ingredients for filling:
![Blueberries.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.53.34-AM.png)
Blueberries.
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch
* 4 pints of fresh blueberries
Directions:
* Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
![My helpers: Little girl, Big Little Boy, and Biffle Midge.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.54.02-AM.png)
My helpers: Little girl, Big Little Boy, and Biffle Midge. Obviously, very competent and talented bakers.
* In a large bowl, mix together the nuts, flour, and sugar. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until you get coarse crumbs.
![Mixin](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.54.09-AM.png)
Mixin by little (and hopefully clean) hands.
![Basically, this recipe is blueberries and butter, with a touch of sugar. WHAT CAN GO WRONG?](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.54.22-AM.png)
Basically, this recipe is blueberries and butter, with a touch of sugar. WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
* Using fingers, evenly press half of the crumb crust/topping mixture into the bottom and sides of a tart pan (note: you do NOT need to butter the bottom of the pan, as there is enough butter in the recipe to make the grease step unnecessary.)
![Bottom of the pan. You are only supposed to use half the dough -- but if you are like ME and made two pies out of this recipe -- then use only 1/4 of the dough.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.54.41-AM.png)
Bottom of the pan. You are only supposed to use half the dough — but if you are like ME and made two pies out of this recipe — then use only 1/4 of the dough. I know, super math complicated.
* To prepare the filling, in a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and the cornstarch. Gently fold in the berries. Spoon the berry mixture into the crust, spreading evenly.
![Blueberries with cornstarch and sugar.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.54.35-AM.png)
Blueberries with cornstarch and sugar.
![Blueberries in the pie shell.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.54.54-AM.png)
Blueberries in the pie shell.
* Sprinkle the berry mixture evenly with the remaining crumb crust/topping.
![Sprinkled crumbs on top.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.55.01-AM.png)
Sprinkled crumbs on top.
* Bake until topping is golden and filling is bubbly, 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
![Kiddos with their finished product.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.55.10-AM.png)
Kiddos with their finished product.
![Why make one when you can make TWO?](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-14-at-9.55.26-AM.png)
Why make one when you can make TWO?
I ate this for breakfast the day after, too. It is that good.
This looks amazing! Have a great weekend.
YUM..I want this right now.
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Next time you have to try it with milk!! It was so yum I am still thinking about it!!