This is not only the easiest blueberry pie recipe ever; it’s one of the best! Instead of baking the pie, you simply coat plump fresh blueberries with a scrumptious blueberry glaze (that takes just 5 minutes to make) and then spoon the mixture into a baked pie shell. That’s it!!

The freshness of the berries shines, and instead of tons of added sugar, you get tons of fresh berry flavor – with less than a single teaspoon of added sugar per slice. If you count Smart Points there are just 4 (Yep, just 4. A single piece of bakery blueberry pie can have 20 or more!).

Prefer to not turn on the oven at all? Just spoon the filling into a pre-made shortbread or graham cracker crust. Making a pie just doesn’t get any easier. Last, with freshly picked blueberries in season now is the perfect time to make this pie. Because with a pie this fabulously fresh, the better the berries, the better the pie! (PS: Because frozen blueberries break down more easily, they are actually better than fresh for creating the glorious glaze.)

This recipe is courtesy of Eat What You Love, Quick & Easy: Great Recipes Low in Sugar Fat and Calories. Quick, easy, healthy – and most of all, tasty!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 package refrigerated pie crust (I like Pillsbury brand)

Blueberry Filling:

1 cup frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons granulated no-calorie sweetener (more sweetener options and tips**)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cups fresh blueberries

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare a 9” baked one-crust pie crust according to package directions. Let cool while preparing the filling.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Set aside. Place the frozen blueberries and 2/3 cup water in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a low simmer over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring and mashing some of the berries until they have softened and sauce slightly thickens.

3. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan along with the sweetener, sugar, and zest. Bring to a simmer, cook for 1 minute, or until the mixture clears. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh berries. Spoon the filling into the pie crust and chill for 2 hours before serving.

**To make this pie with all-natural stevia-based Truvia Baking Blend (calories and points remain the same) use 1/4 cup and omit the additional 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. If you prefer to use sugar, use 1/2 cup total (adds 36 calories, 9 grams of carb, and 2 points per piece).

Nutrition Information Per Serving: (1/8 of the pie) Calories 160 | Carbohydrate 25 g (Sugars 11g) | Total Fat 5g (Sat Fat 2g) | Protein 2g | Fiber 2g | Cholesterol 5mg | Sodium 75mg | Food Exchanges: 1 Starch, ½ Fruit | Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2  | Weight Watcher Smart Point Comparisons: Green 4, Blue 4, Purple 4