Easy Blueberry Hand Pies
These blueberry hand pies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a juicy blueberry filling encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for when you want something homemade without the fuss, these hand pies are a simple yet irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust (2 slabs of crust)
For the Blueberry Filling:
- 16 oz bag of frozen blueberries
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch
For Assembly:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Let the pie crust thaw to room temperature.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the blueberries. Cook on medium heat until the blueberries release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch until thickened, then let the mixture cool slightly.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut circles with a 3.5-inch cookie cutter. Gather scraps and re-roll to cut out more circles.
- Place the circles on your baking sheet. Add 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each. Brush edges with egg wash, fold into half-moons, and crimp with a fork.
- Cut small slits on top of each pie. Brush with more egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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