Mustikkapiirakka – Finnish Blueberry Pie
This delicious blueberry treat is traditional in Finland.
Servings 1 12" x 8" pie
Calories 3114kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk warmed, I used almond milk
- 1/4 oz or one package active dry yeast 2.25 tsp
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter plus more for greasing the bowl
- 4 cups blueberries
- 3 tbsp almond flour
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in the bowl of a mixer.
- Add salt, sugar, egg and half the flour.
- Mix on low speed using the dough hook attachment until smooth and combined.
- Add melted butter and remaining flour a little at a time, until the dough is smooth and still a little sticky, about 5 minutes.
- Put the dough into a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Toss berries with the almond flour.
- On a parchment-lined, 12" x 8" baking sheet press the dough out with floured hands to cover most of the pan, pinching a ridge all around.
- Spread blueberry mixture evenly over the dough.
- Bake in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve warm or cold. Will keep covered, up to 3 days.
Notes
1 hour of the prep time indicated here is rising time.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g | Calories: 3114kcal | Carbohydrates: 524g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 90g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Cholesterol: 350mg | Sodium: 1888mg | Potassium: 1307mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 206g | Vitamin A: 2845IU | Vitamin C: 57.4mg | Calcium: 454mg | Iron: 20.6mg