Creamy Apple Blueberry Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• Granny Smith apples, 5 medium (peeled and sliced): 1.5 lbs
• Blueberries, 1 pint: 12 oz
• Brown sugar: 3/4 cup
• Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Ground nutmeg: 1/4 tsp
• Lemon zest, 1 lemon: 1 tsp
• Unsalted butter, 1 stick (cold and cut into cubes): 1/2 cup
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
• Heavy cream: 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Cooking Time: 50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine apples, blueberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and butter. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Fill with apple and blueberry mixture.
5. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly over filling.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and vanilla extract. Drizzle evenly over crust.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
8. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per slice
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Dietary fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 35g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flaky and golden brown crust
• Creamy and tart filling
• Aromatic with cinnamon and nutmeg
• Sweet and juicy apples and blueberries

User Comments:

• "This pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is perfect and the filling is so flavorful."
• "I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!"
• "This is the best apple blueberry pie I've ever had. The creamy filling is a game-changer."
• "The recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use cold butter for the crust to prevent it from becoming greasy.
• Handle the crust gently to avoid tearing.
• If the crust starts to brown too much during baking, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
• Let the pie cool thoroughly before slicing and serving to allow the filling to set.