Swedish Blueberry Pie

Swedish Blueberry Pie is a take on the more traditional Swedish Apple Pie. It is a pie without a crust, topped instead with a thick, cake-like crumble. This Swedish Blueberry Pie is sweet, but not overly sweet, and rather than a pastry-like crust of a Classic Blueberry Pie, slices of frozen dough are layered on top of the blueberries and baked.

It is best served with vanilla ice cream spooned over the top so that it melts into the thick crunchy topping. And the best part… it's super easy.

🫐 Blueberries and Swedish Bilberries

This recipe originates from a family friend who would make a Swedish Apple Pie and bring it over for Thanksgivings when my husband was growing up. Rather than using apples, this recipe uses blueberries, making it even easier to throw together.

In Sweden, this blueberry pie is often made with a different kind of berry called bilberry, which looks and tastes similar to blueberries. They grow abundantly in the wild in parts of northern Europe. They are often on public land available for picking.

We love blueberry pie almost as much as apple pie, and this recipe for Swedish Blueberry Pie is the perfect combination of juicy fruit and crunchy, crispy cake-like topping. The topping is just about as thick as the blueberry filling, so even though there is not a ton of sugar in the filling, it is nice and sweet.

🥧 Easy Filling and Crust

It is also SUPER easy to make. Unlike with an apple pie, you are not peeling or slicing any fruit. To make the filling, just mix the blueberries with some flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. And unlike a traditional pie, you do not need to worry about making a pastry pie crust.

The crust is made by mixing butter, sugar, flour, egg, vanilla, and salt all by hand (a mixer is fine) and wrapping it in plastic wrap to freeze. Just roll it all up in plastic, freeze it, and later slice the frozen dough. Add the frozen slices right on top of the blueberry filling. No need to thaw. That’s it.  You’re all set to bake. Layering on frozen slices of dough makes for a crispier crust.

🛒 Ingredients

Below is an overview of the ingredients needed to make this Swedish Blueberry Pie:

• Butter: I use salted butter.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar is in the topping and the filling. It's sweet but not overly sweet, but if you prefer to reduce the amount of sugar, you can bring the sugar in the filling down to ¼ cup.
• Vanilla Extract: Use real vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla.
• Egg: Use a large egg, pasture-raised if possible.
• Flour: Use unbleached, all-purpose flour.
• Salt: Just a small amount to balance flavor.
• Blueberries: Use fresh blueberries. The fresher, the better. I do not recommend using frozen blueberries because of the difference in the water content and texture.
• Cinnamon: If possible, use high-quality cinnamon. Poor quality cinnamon can leave a really bad taste. Using high-quality cinnamon makes a really big difference. I use Ceylon Cinnamon from a brand called Simply Organic, which can be found at Whole Foods and some specialty retailers.

For more information about some common baking ingredients, see my Guide to Cookie Ingredients, including when to use what ingredient, why, and where to find each.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

📝 How to Make Swedish Blueberry Pie

Below are the step-by-step instructions and photos for how to make Swedish Blueberry Pie.

Step 1. Butter and Sugar: Combine the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2. Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract and combine.

Step 3. Add Dry Ingredients, Wrap, and Freeze: Add the flour and salt and combine. Shape the batter into a long log and wrap it with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for 1 hour, overnight, or until thoroughly frozen.

Step 4. Blueberry Filling: Place the blueberries in a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and toss to combine.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 5. Baking Dish: Pour the blueberry mixture into a baking dish. I use a 9x9 square ceramic baker, but you could use a pie dish instead.

Step 6. Slice the Crust Topping: Remove the log of batter from the freezer and slice into thick slices.

Step 7. Assemble: Layer the slices of crust topping on top of the blueberries in the baking dish. They can overlap if needed.

Step 8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until the crust is golden brown.

💖 If You're Looking For More Pie Recipes, You May Love These:

Swedish Apple Pie: Just like the blueberry pie, but made with apples for a classic dessert.

Key Lime Pie: Simple, sweet, and tart key lime pie in a graham cracker crust.

Dutch Caramel Apple Pie: Traditional apple pie with a thick crumb topping and an easy flaky bottom crust.

Blueberry Pie: A classic blueberry pie with a subtle hint of lemon, not too sweet.

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