Blueberry Crumble Pie

Blueberry Crumble Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a sweet-tart blueberry filling encased in a flaky pastry crust and topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel. Its core ingredients include fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, flour, butter, and often a touch of lemon juice or cinnamon for brightness and warmth. While pies are a staple across the United States, this crumble-top variation is particularly beloved in home baking and summer gatherings.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate calorie count of around 350-450 calories per slice. It provides a quick energy boost from sugars and starches, along with some dietary fiber and antioxidants (like anthocyanins) from the blueberries, though these benefits are balanced against the indulgent butter and sugar content.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Calcium	20 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Vitamin K	6 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg

Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the 'crumble' topping evolved as a simpler, more rustic alternative to a full pastry lid, making it a symbol of comforting, approachable home cooking. Nutritionally, blueberries are one of the few fruits naturally rich in both vitamin C and vitamin K, offering a nutritional upside within the treat.