Description
These delightful Blueberry Hand Pies are the perfect portable dessert. Made with a flaky crust and a sweet blueberry filling, these mini pies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. They are a great treat for picnics, parties, or simply as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust and Assembly:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Cook until thickened, then cool.
- Assemble the hand pies: Roll out the pie crusts, cut into circles or rectangles, fill with the blueberry mixture, seal, and vent.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute other berries like raspberries or blackberries.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or using a homemade pie crust.
- To enhance the pies, you can glaze them with a simple icing after cooling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
