Nova Scotia Blueberry Pie

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix all of the dry ingredients together well. Add one cup of blueberries and the orange juice.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick and clear.
3. Add the butter, orange zest and remaining three cups of blueberries.
4. Cool slightly before pouring the mixture into the pie shell.
5. Once completely cool, cut and serve.

Pie Crust

1. Mix shortening, flour, and salt together with a fork or a pastry blender until very crumbly. Add as much water as needed to hold together, and mix lightly with a fork.
2. Roll gently on a floured pastry cloth to about an inch larger than pie plate. Fold carefully in half, lift to pie plate, and unfold. Press into pan. For a single-crust pie, trim with a small knife to about 1/2 inch beyond rim. Fold up, and pinch so edge of pie is raised from rim.