Blueberry Hand Pies Recipe
These Blueberry Hand Pies are the perfect sweet treat with a buttery crust and a juicy blueberry filling. These mini pies are easy to make and great for a summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 hand pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Blueberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pie Dough:
- 1 package refrigerated pie dough (2 crusts)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the blueberry filling: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Cook until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the dough and assemble: Roll out the pie dough and cut circles. Place filling on half the circles, top with remaining circles, and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash: Mix beaten egg with water and brush the tops of the pies. Make small slits on top and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- To make ahead, freeze assembled unbaked pies and add 5 minutes to bake time.
- You can use store-bought blueberry jam for the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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