The perfect summer dessert: blueberry pastries according to an old proven recipe

There are many popular baking recipes that are passed down from generation to generation and delight many people around the world. This incredibly easy-to-make rustic dessert is made from the most humble ingredients, including pie dough.

The combination of fresh blueberries, spicy lemon, and nutty almonds gives the dessert a special flavor. It will also surprise you with its ease of preparation, writes SSPDaily.

Recipe: blueberry filling

Take the chilled pie dough at room temperature. You will need 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries, washed and thoroughly dried, and 1/2 tablespoon of flour. Add a tablespoon of granulated sugar and a spoonful of brown sugar, as well as the zest and juice of a lemon.

Almond crumb topping

To prepare, take 4 tablespoons of flour and a quarter cup of sliced almonds. Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons of diced butter.

Eggs/sugar filling

You need to take a beaten egg and a tablespoon of granulated sugar.

Procedure:

Preheat the oven;

Unroll the pie dough on a lined parchment;

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the filling (except the pie dough), mix gently so as not to break the berries, set aside;

In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the crumble. Mix the butter with the other ingredients;

Pour the blueberry mixture over the pie dough;

Sprinkle the almond crumbs on top, gently pressing them into the blueberry mixture;

Fold the dough over the top and around the filling;

Brush the finished dough with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar;

Bake for 20 minutes until the crust is deep golden and the filling is bubbly.

Blueberry biscuits: tips and tricks

You can make the pie according to a familiar recipe and replace the store-bought dough with a homemade version.

Despite the fact that blueberries are the top filling, other fruits such as strawberries, peaches, blackberries, and plums are also suitable.

When making almond filling, butter can be added in any way, but the best way to get the perfect texture is with your fingers.