The Caramel Blue Fairy

(Blueberry pie)
The ultimate healthy blueberry pie. And it’s super easy to make as well.
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Cooking 12 minutes + 30 minutes
  • Power 350°F (180°C)
  • Quantity 6 to 8 portions
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Graham cracker crust

  • 150 g (1/2 cup) Madame Labriski caramel date puree

  • 200 g (1 2/3 cups) graham cracker crumbs (or ground nuts)
    GLUTEN-FREE: substitute the graham cracker crumbs for ground almonds or cashew nuts.

The filling

  • 420 g (3 cups) frozen blueberries

  • 150 g (1/2 cup) Madame Labriski caramel date puree

  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch

  • 3.5 g (1/2 pouch) gelatine powder or 4 g agar-agar powder

  • Optional: 50 g (1/4 cup) Skor caramel toffee bits

  • Ingredients
  • Steps
  • History

Ingredients

Graham cracker crust

  • 150 g (1/2 cup) Madame Labriski caramel date puree

  • 200 g (1 2/3 cups) graham cracker crumbs (or ground nuts)
    GLUTEN-FREE: substitute the graham cracker crumbs for ground almonds or cashew nuts.

The filling

  • 420 g (3 cups) frozen blueberries

  • 150 g (1/2 cup) Madame Labriski caramel date puree

  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch

  • 3.5 g (1/2 pouch) gelatine powder or 4 g agar-agar powder

  • Optional: 50 g (1/4 cup) Skor caramel toffee bits

11 steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients from the first section to make the crust.

  • Lightly grease a pie pan, otherwise everything will stick.

  • To make the crust, spread the mixture over the bottom of the pan and press down firmly. Set aside.

  • Your challenge: to resist the temptation of tasting the mixture.

  • Prepare the filling. In a saucepan, mix together the frozen blueberries and the date puree.

  • Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes or until the fruit starts to break down.

  • Remove from heat and stir in the cornstarch, gelatine powder or agar-agar powder and Skor caramel toffee bits.

  • Pour the blue filling into the pie crust.

  • Bake for 30 minutes.

  • It’s going to smell like pure happiness, and everyone will be asking you for the recipe. You’ve got fairy fingers. Hahaha!

History

I just love blueberries. My mother is always making blueberry pie… but I find hers a little too sweet. (Sorry mom!) Why do pies always have to be super sweet? So, I felt like concocting a recipe for a wholesome dessert that you can eat to your heart’s content GUILT FREE. A fresh tasting pie that won’t turn into a mess on your plate. Ta-dah! The Caramel Blue Fairy came and whispered her recipe in my ear. A fruit pie sweetened with caramel date puree… just to make it a touch more decadent.

My hubby LOVES my mom’s blueberry pie, so I’ll be honest: he was a bit reticent at first. He didn’t think my Caramel Blue Fairy could actually be amazing. In the end, he would have eaten the whole pie all by himself. Hahaha!

I’m going to let you in on another little secret: even if you don’t know how to make pies, you can make this pie without a hitch. A close relative of the Fairy-in-the-Fields, it’s super easy to make. What’s more, because it doesn’t contain any refined sugar, you can eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Bon appétit!

Storage

  • One week in the fridge
  • Yes, it freezes well.

We make life easier with our date purees

We make life easier with our date purees

Date puree - Caramel

The natural sugar in dates, fibre, minerals and… a deliciously creamy caramel taste. How could anyone resist this excellent way of bringing a touch of sweetness to everyday life? A little caramel date puree in your yogurt?

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FAQ

Where can I buy Madame Labriski date puree?

At IGA, Rachelle Béry, Marché Tradition and Bonichoix grocery stores across Quebec. My purees contain no preservatives and can be found in the fruit and vegetable section (yes, dates are fruit) near the pre-cut fruit and vegetables. If you can’t find them, simply ask a member of staff!