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Nectarine Blueberry Pie ~ bake the season with this juicy, tangy, sweet pie filled with ripe nectarines and plump blueberries. Topped with a homemade flaky crust cut into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter, you'll be the star of your next celebration with this delicious dessert! www.savingdessert.com

Nectarine Blueberry Pie ~ bake the season with this juicy, tangy, sweet pie filled with ripe nectarines and plump blueberries.

Topped with a homemade flaky crust cut into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter, you’ll be the star of your next celebration with this delicious dessert!

Have you ever had a dog that loses all self control when they see a bunny, bird or, heaven forbid, a squirrel?  Our dogs (terriers) would trade life itself to chase a squirrel.  They’re easily distracted by such craziness and sometimes I feel the same way, but not about squirrels.  I’m easily distracted by seasonally exceptional ripe fresh fruits 🙂

While in our favorite grocery store the other day, with a completely different recipe in mind, I saw a giant bin of gorgeous nectarines.  I took a sharp turn with my cart and chased down the ripest, most beautiful fruits I could grab.  Then this pie happened and we watched some very happy folks eat it up!

 

 

Nectarine Blueberry Pie ~ bake the season with this juicy, tangy, sweet pie filled with ripe nectarines and plump blueberries. Topped with a homemade flaky crust cut into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter, you'll be the star of your next celebration with this delicious dessert! www.savingdessert.com

As regular SRFD readers know, pies speak to me, actually call me by name, and fruit stuffed pies are my jam ~ pun intended 🙂

Pies are great for all seasons, any and all holidays, and are especially perfect for family celebrations.  Over the years I’ve made a bunch of pies, but simple fruit pies are some of my favorites.

 

Nectarine Blueberry Pie ~ bake the season with this juicy, tangy, sweet pie filled with ripe nectarines and plump blueberries. Topped with a homemade flaky crust cut into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter, you'll be the star of your next celebration with this delicious dessert! www.savingdessert.com

When making fruit pies one of the biggest challenges is getting it to hold together once the juices are released.

One of my favorite tricks for a thicker filling is to mix in 1/2 of a grated apple before baking.  The apple helps thicken the filling, which helps it hold together.  While a slice of pie is out of this world delicious when served warm from the oven, it holds together much better when cooled completely.  This is a juicy pie and if cut while still warm, I can’t guarantee it will hold together perfectly.

 

Nectarine Blueberry Pie ~ bake the season with this juicy, tangy, sweet pie filled with ripe nectarines and plump blueberries. Topped with a homemade flaky crust cut into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter, you'll be the star of your next celebration with this delicious dessert! www.savingdessert.com

When given the chance to cool, this pie slices beautifully and tastes amazing!

You can refrigerate the pie once cooled and still have a tasty treat, and be guaranteed to not lose all the filling in a soupy mess.  Pies are made to be a bit messy – so if you don’t care about perfect slices, serve it in bowls with a spoon and a big scoop of ice cream.  The taste will still be fantastic no matter how it looks.

 

Nectarine Blueberry Pie ~ bake the season with this juicy, tangy, sweet pie filled with ripe nectarines and plump blueberries. Topped with a homemade flaky crust cut into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter, you'll be the star of your next celebration with this delicious dessert! www.savingdessert.com

With our without ice cream?  I’m an a la mode kinda girl myself 🙂

 

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Nectarine Blueberry Pie

Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs
Yield: 8
Course: Dessert
Author: Tricia
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Bake the season with this juicy, tangy, sweet pie filled with ripe nectarines and plump blueberries. 

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • â…” cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 7-8 nectarines, pit removed, then sliced (do not peel)
  • 6 ounces fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ of a small apple, peeled, cored and grated on a large box grater (I used Granny Smith)
  • 1 Double Pie Crust (See link in NOTES)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the pie crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 3 days.  (See recipe below)  Line a large baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F.  Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest.  Place the sliced nectarines and blueberries in a large mixing bowl.  Add the sugar/cornstarch mixture, lemon juice and grated apple to the fruit.  Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold to combine.  Set aside while rolling out the crust.
  • Roll out one of the pastry discs in a circle that's big enough to allow a 1-inch overhang.  Trim the excess dough with kitchen shears.  Fill the pastry crust with the nectarine mixture spreading into an even layer.  Roll out the remaining pastry and cut into shapes using a cookie cutter.   Place in a random pattern over the filling as desired.  
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk.  Brush the crust "stars" and around the top edge of the crust (see video).  Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Place the pie on the foil lined baking sheet and bake for 75-90 minutes or until the crust is browned and the filling is bubbling.  Check the pie after about 45-60 minutes and if browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  • For best results, allow the pie to cool to room temperature before serving.  Serve with ice cream if desired.  Refrigerate leftovers and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Click HERE to get the recipe for our Perfect Pie Crust in 3-Easy Steps complete with how-to video! 
 
If using my pie crust recipe, you will most likely have leftover pastry scraps.  You can re-roll the extra pastry and cut into "crust cookies."  Once the pie is done, place the crust pieces on the baking sheet, brush with the remaining egg wash, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon for a simple sweet "crust cookie."
 

I love the way this pie can be adapted for any holiday, or none at all.  The red and the blue fruit give it a little patriotic flare, and when you add vanilla ice cream and stars you have a great 4th of July dessert.  Do you have a favorite pie?  My family loves them all and were very surprised at this unique combination of nectarines and blueberries.  To me it was a no brainer, these two fruits are great together.  My husband said it almost has a rhubarb taste with the tart undertones.

Here are a few of my favorite “pie tools” you might also like:

               

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Click HERE to get the recipe for our Perfect Pie Crust in 3 easy steps complete with how-to video!

If you’ve found yourself with a few extra nectarines, you might like to try this Grilled Chicken with Nectarine Relish or these luscious Fried Nectarines with Vanilla Mascarpone from She Wears Many Hats.  I may have to run back to the store and get more nectarines to make this gorgeous Habanero Nectarine Jam from The View from Great Island!  And now I’m craving this Iron Skillet Caramel Nectarine Crisp from Melanie Makes – with ice cream on top please!

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30 Comments

    • Tricia Buice says

      Thanks Monique – and I love everything you bake along with your gorgeous photos. You are very observant – but the fitbit apparently knows the difference between a step and the rolling pin motion – so no credit for upper body workouts haha!

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  3. Dom says

    oh wow! I’ve just been mesmerised by your brilliant video! I MUST start making these too. Such a pretty pie. Adore nectarines, this must just taste of the season… and yes, our Holly used to go crazy for squirrels.. xxx

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  5. tanna says

    Fruit pies are our “jam”, too. LOL! such a gorgeous pie, Tricia! I just bought nectarines yesterday and they are amazing! Perfect timing for this recipe! Enjoyed the video… though I was hoping to hear your voice. 😉 blessings and hugs ~ tanna

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  12. Monica says

    Oh my word – what a knockout, Tricia! You make me consider abandoning chocolate cakes and going for a fruit pie. I love those stars on top and I’d love to try this nectarine-blueberry combination. It’s stunning all round. Your family is so lucky to get to feast their eyes – and their tummies – on this!! Happy upcoming weekend!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      Thank you Monica and don’t stop making those gorgeous chocolate cakes! I love your chocolate recipes and especially those beautiful cakes. I’ve had guys in the house finishing my 14 month long kitchen and half-bath renovation. They had pie and now they want more – haha. Pie seems to attract guys like flies 🙂 Happy weekend to you!

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  15. Chris Scheuer says

    Wow, that video!!! I’ve always admired your beautiful pies. Now you’ve convinced me that I can do it too! It’s a gorgeous pie and a wonderfully done video!
    p.s. I love getting deterred at the market with something like first of the season nectarines! I had the same thing happen recently and came home and created a new salad. Too bad we’re not neighbors, we’d have a whole meal!

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