To say ‘I’ve been a long time gettin’ to this here post’ is puttin’ it mildly, y’all. I know, I know!
I’ve been puttin’ some elbow grease into reshaping the ol’ MVK website and it feels like half my life has passed me by in the process. To cut a long story short, startin’ a website from scratch means makin’ a heap of decisions and that ain’t exactly my cup of tea.
But finally (FINALLY!) it’s back in action with plenty of vibrant new content: thrilling new recipes and all sorts of other entertaining tidbits.
And seein’ as we’re smack dab in the middle of August, what better way to celebrate than with a lip-smackin’, juicy blueberry basil pie, still perfect for slicin’, naturally.
If y’all ain’t never thought about tossin’ some basil into your blueberry bakin’, you’re in for one heck of a surprise! It’s like they were made for each other, addin’ an herbaceous twist to one of our favorite desserts worldwide.
Lately, I’ve taken quite a shine to bakin’ pies. It might surprise you but over yonder in Germany pies aren’t really on folks’ radar. (I know… can you believe that?)
Growin up we had cakes, tarts, cookies and all sorts of sweet treats but pies were somethin’ you’d only see in soppy Hollywood movies or British baking shows.
Since settlin’ down in England though, I’ve given pies a fair shake and instantly fell head over heels for this British baked delight.
A little bird told me awhile back to try makin’ the pie crust dough with one them fancy food processors instead of usin’ my good ol’ fork and hands. And who would have guessed… It truly does make all the difference: A sweet blueberry basil filling tucked inside a rich buttery flaky crust – now that’s what I call the perfect summer treat.
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Vegan Blueberry Basil Pie Recipe
Vegan Blueberry Basil Pie
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 50 mins
Total time: 1 hour 15 mins
Serves: 1 pie
Ingredients
- 350 g flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ Tbsp sugar
- 250 g cold margarine
- 4-6 Tbsp ice water
- 900 g blueberries
- 75 g sugar
- 4 Tbsp tapioca starch
- Juice of one lime
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- A generous handful of basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp soy milk
- 1 Tbsp brown soft sugar
Instructions
If you’ve enjoyed my previous dessert creations, then I am thrilled to share with you other delightful options. Begin your morning with a hearty bowl of my Vegan Baked Apple Pie Porridge recipe.
It’s a warm and satisfying treat that can help start your day right. For something refreshing and tangy, try my Vegan Lime Coconut Pie recipe. Looking for an invigorating yet indulgent drink?
Don’t miss out on my Vegan Mexican Iced Mocha recipe. Finally, for all the chocolate lovers out there, you’re in for a surprise with my Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Pie (Aka Nutella Pie) recipe. Join me on this culinary adventure and explore the world of vegan desserts!
