MAINE BLUEBERRY PIE 
4 c. fresh blueberries, divided in half
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
3 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. lemon juice (fresh)
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pie shell, 8"-9", baked
1 c. heavy cream, whipped
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract

In a medium saucepan (or double boiler), combine sugars, flour, butter, lemon juice, nutmeg and salt. Stir until blended. Add 2 cups of blueberries.

Cook mixture over low heat, stirring until it comes to a boil and thickens. Cool to room temperature. Stir in remaining 2 cups of blueberries.

Turn into a baked pie crust.

Optional: Just before serving, top with whipped cream, sweetened with confectioner's sugar and flavored with vanilla and almond extract.

Sprinkle a few perfect berries on top and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

 

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