Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling for 8 people

Ingredients and Weight: * 4 cups fresh blueberries (600g) * 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300g) * 1/4 cup cornstarch (30g) * 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g) * 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (15ml) * 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (15g)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2/5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
2. Transfer the blueberry mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
3. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until melted.
5. Let the pie filling cool for a few minutes before using.

Nutritional Information: Per serving (1/8 of the recipe): * Calories: 200 * Fat: 3g * Carbohydrates: 45g * Protein: 1g

Dish Characteristics: * Sweet and tart with a juicy and thick blueberry filling. * Easy to make with readily available ingredients. * Perfect for filling pies, tarts, or serving with ice cream or yogurt.

User Comments: * "This homemade blueberry pie filling is absolutely delicious! It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world." - Sarah J. * "I love how versatile this pie filling is. I've used it to make pies, tarts, and even smoothies." - John M. * "This is the best blueberry pie filling I've ever had. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart." - Mary B.

Special Precautions and Tips: * Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor. Frozen blueberries can also be used, but they will yield a less intense flavor. * Do not overcook the pie filling, as this will make it tough. * Let the pie filling cool slightly before serving to prevent steam burns.