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Finnish blueberry pie
Heat the oven to 200°C. Line a 20 by 30 cm tin or a 26 cm round tin with baking paper.
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How long does Finnish blueberry pie take?
1 hr all in — 20 min prep, 40 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 12 slices. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Baking tray, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
How much sugar?
50 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Sour cream → Quark or thick Greek yoghurt. Quark is the other common Finnish choice. Yoghurt sets a little softer.
What should I watch for?
Frozen berries add 5 to 10 minutes. Check the centre before taking it out.
Any tips from this recipe?
Wet your fingers to press out the base. It is too soft to roll. Frozen berries thrown in unthawed bleed less than thawed ones. Lingonberries or a mix of forest berries work the same way; add a little more sugar.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.