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National Blueberry Pie Day

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A long season of blueberry harvest begins in April and lasts until September. As a nation,  we have enjoyed blueberry since early Americans arrived here. The first documented blueberry pie recipe appeared in the Appledore Cook Book in 1872.

It’s one of the healthiest fruit on the market full of antioxidants that help prevent urinary tract disease and inhibit cancer development.  Eating blueberry may also help reduce blood sugar, maintain healthy blood pressure, and ease symptoms of depression.

Here’s a recipe from Allrecipes.com :

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Step 1 – Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2 – Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon, and sprinkle over blueberries

Step 3 – Line pie dish with one pie crust. Pour berry mixture into the crust and dot with butter. Cut remaining pastry into 1/2 – 3/4 wide strips and make lattice top. Crimp and flute edges.

Step 4 – Bake pie on lower shelf of oven for about 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Per Serving: 366 calories.

Enjoy!

 

 

books

Tuesday Spotlight: California Secrets (Two Brothers, Book 2) by Jules Bennett

California Secrets by Jules BennettTitle: California Secrets

Author: Jules Bennett

Blurb:

Will he still love her every touch…

when he finds out who she really is?
For years, Ethan Michaels has plotted to reclaim the resort his mother founded. His plan never included a lover…or a pregnancy. But his desire-fueled fling with smart, stunning Harper Williams results in just that. Now he’s getting used to the idea of a baby…until he finds out Harper’s father is the very man who stole everything from him years ago.

Check out Jules Bennett’s website for more of her work.

Have you read any good books lately?

 

 

 

Quotes

Monday Motivation

Monday Motivation by Helen Keller

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

~Helen Keller~