Vegan Blueberry Pie with Vanilla Bean Spelt Crust

Indulge in the lusciousness of vegan blueberry pie with a wholesome spelt crust infused with vanilla bean goodness. This dessert is bursting with juicy blueberries and wrapped in a tender, flaky crust that will leave your taste buds singing.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups spelt flour
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
• 3-4 tablespoons ice water

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a large bowl, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract

Toss gently until blueberries are evenly coated

Set aside

In another bowl, mix spelt flour, coconut sugar, and vanilla bean seeds

Add cold cubed vegan butter and blend using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together

Divide the dough into two portions, one slightly larger than the other

Roll out the larger portion on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish

Place the rolled dough into the pie dish

Pour the blueberry filling into the prepared pie crust

Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips to create a lattice pattern over the blueberry filling, or place it over the filling as a whole piece, cutting slits for ventilation

Trim excess dough and crimp edges to seal

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling

Allow the pie to cool before serving

Enjoy!