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blueberry pie filling in white bowl with blueberries sprinkled on the side

Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling

A deliciously sweet blueberry pie filling made from scratch using honey as natural sweetener, arrowroot powder to thicken, and and extra zip from lemon zest, lemon juice, and citric acid!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Dessert, Dips/Sauces/Toppings
Cuisine American, gluten free, Refined-Sugar Free
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 teaspoon raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest about ½ a lemon
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon citric acid
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook on low-medium heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. Turn off heat to cool to let thicken. Once slightly cooled transfer to the fridge to continue to chill and thicken.
  • Double or triple the recipe as needed to match the portion side needed for your particular recipe.
Keyword blueberry pie filling