A little reason to celebrate
National Blueberry Pie Day
Food ยท April 28
A day for blueberry pie, the deep purple fruit pie with a flaky crust, served warm, cold, plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
National Blueberry Pie Day falls on Wednesday, April 28, 2027. That is 183 days away.
Blueberry pie is a double or lattice crust filled with blueberries, sugar and a thickener such as cornstarch or tapioca. In the oven the berries burst and cook down into a glossy, dark purple filling that tastes sweet, a little tart and faintly floral.
It is a pie that rewards patience. Cut it hot and the filling runs across the plate. Let it cool for a few hours and it sets into neat slices that hold their shape. Many bakers add lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the fruit, and a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg shows up in some family recipes.
People mark the day the obvious way, with a slice. Some bake from scratch with fresh berries, others use frozen ones, which work well and are easy to find all year. A diner or bakery slice counts too. Vanilla ice cream and whipped cream are the usual companions, and a cold leftover slice with morning coffee has its own loyal following.
Blueberries are native to North America, and the cultivated highbush kind is grown on farms across many states. Wild lowbush blueberries are smaller and more intense, which is why some pie bakers seek them out.
The lattice top is not only for looks. The gaps let steam escape, so the filling thickens instead of turning the bottom crust soggy.
Ways to celebrate
- Bake a blueberry pie using fresh or frozen berries.
- Try a slice with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Look for blueberry pie at a local bakery or diner.
- Share a slice with a neighbor or coworker.
- Practice weaving a lattice top crust.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, April 28 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, April 28 |
| 2028 | Friday, April 28 |
| 2029 | Saturday, April 28 |
| 2030 | Sunday, April 28 |
Also on April 28
Categories: Food days