
A classic, juicy blueberry pie featuring a flaky, buttery crust and a perfectly balanced sweet-tart filling. The lattice top adds a professional touch to this timeless summer dessert, making it as beautiful as it is delicious.
In a large bowl, combine the flour and fine salt. Coarsely grate the frozen butter onto a piece of baking parchment. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the grated butter for later, then mix the remaining butter into the flour using a table knife until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add 3 tablespoons of ice-cold water to the flour mixture and stir until a dough begins to form. Knead very briefly just to bring it together, then divide the dough into two equal balls. Flatten each into a 2cm thick disc, wrap tightly in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
While the dough chills, prepare the filling by stirring together the blueberries, sugar, cornflour, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let the mixture sit for at least 1 hour to allow the sugar to dissolve and the flavors to meld.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one pastry disc into a 26cm round. Use it to line a 22cm pie dish, allowing the pastry to slightly overhang the edges. Spoon in the blueberry mixture and scatter the reserved 2 tablespoons of grated butter over the top.
Roll the second pastry disc into a 24cm round and cut into 10 even strips. Arrange 5 strips vertically across the pie, then weave the remaining 5 strips horizontally to create a lattice pattern. Trim any excess overhang and crimp the edges firmly to seal. Chill the assembled pie for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan/gas 5). Whisk the egg and milk together to create an egg wash and brush it over the lattice. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Place the pie dish on a baking tray and bake for 1 hour. If the crust browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely to room temperature; this is essential as the filling thickens as it cools. Serve warm or cold with a side of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
For the flakiest crust, ensure your butter and water are as cold as possible. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first, but you may need to add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time. Always bake the pie on a tray to catch any bubbling juices.




