Description
Homemade Blueberry Hand Pies are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of fresh blueberries with a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion, these hand pies are quick to prepare using pre-made pie crust, making them ideal for family gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying a sweet snack at home. Each bite is bursting with flavor and can be customized with different berries to suit your taste. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own, these hand pies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
- pinch salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 package of pre-made pie crust (2 in a pack)
- 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons milk for drizzle
Instructions
- Cook blueberries: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook blueberries until soft and juices are released (about 9 minutes).
- Thicken filling: Stir together sugar, cornstarch, and salt; add to cooked blueberries and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
- Prepare for baking: Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut circles: Roll out pie crust if needed and use a 3 1/2-inch round cutter to cut out 16 circles.
- Assemble pies: Place half the circles on parchment, add filling (about 1 tablespoon each), cover with remaining circles, crimp edges with a fork, and make slits on top.
- Apply egg wash: Mix egg and water; brush over tops of pies.
- Bake: Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle: Once cooled, mix powdered sugar and milk; drizzle over pies.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor. Feel free to mix in other berries like raspberries or strawberries for variety. Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling the pies.