Do you bake a pie crust before filling blueberries?

Here's why:

* Prevents a soggy crust: Blueberries release a lot of moisture during baking. Pre-baking the crust helps it to solidify and prevents it from becoming soggy from the juices.

* Ensures even baking: Pre-baking allows the crust to cook thoroughly before the filling is added, ensuring that it's evenly baked and golden brown.

* Creates a crispy crust: Pre-baking helps to develop a crispy texture in the crust.

How to pre-bake a pie crust:

1. Blind bake: This involves lining the crust with foil or parchment paper and filling it with pie weights or dried beans. This prevents the crust from puffing up too much while it bakes.

2. Bake for 10-15 minutes: This will allow the crust to set and become firm enough to hold the filling.

Tip: You can also par-bake the crust for a few minutes, which means baking it for a shorter amount of time, before adding the filling. This can be done if you want a more tender crust.