blueberry vanilla pie

Does anyone out there like pie?

I do.  I know my husband does.  I'm actually surprised he didn't add "must make pie" to our wedding vows.  His love for pie is pretty darn serious.  So, just because I love him, I made him a pie...a blueberry pie!

This pie tastes amazing (if I do say so myself).  It's light, fresh, and holds together nicely when sliced. 

Blueberry Vanilla Pie

• 6 cups (approximately) frozen or fresh blueberries, divided
• 1 small tart apple, peeled and grated
• 2 T. tapioca
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 t. freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 vanilla bean
• 3 T. butter (optional)
• 2 prepared pie crusts

In a small saucepan, heat about 3 cups blueberries and grated apple until juice is bubbly.  Mash approximately 1/2 of the blueberries with a potato masher.  Add tapioca and then remove from heat.  Stir in the rest of the blueberries, 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar, nutmeg, the insides of the vanilla bean, and butter (optional).  Pour into one prepared pie crust and top with remaining crust.  Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes.  Serves 8.