Description
These Blueberry Hand Pies are a delightful treat, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. Made with a buttery pie crust and a luscious blueberry filling, these mini pies are bursting with flavor. Enjoy them warm with a sprinkle of sugar on top!
Ingredients
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Blueberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pie Crust:
- 1 package (2 sheets) store-bought pie crusts (or homemade)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
Optional Glaze:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the blueberry filling: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook until thickened, then stir in vanilla and let cool.
- Assemble the hand pies: Roll out pie crusts, cut into rounds, place filling, seal edges, and bake until golden brown.
- Make the optional glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled pies.
Notes
- Ensure the filling is completely cooled before assembling to prevent a soggy crust.
- You can freeze unbaked hand pies for later use, adjusting the bake time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
