Description
Homemade Blueberry Hand Pies offer a delightful blend of flaky pastry and luscious blueberry filling, making them a perfect treat for any time of the day. These hand pies are incredibly easy to prepare, especially with pre-made pie crust, allowing you to focus on the delicious flavors of fresh blueberries combined with a hint of lemon. Ideal for parties, picnics, or simply indulging at home, these hand pies are sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a drizzle of icing on top, they transform into an irresistible dessert that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons corn starch
- Pinch salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 package of pre-made pie crust (2 in a pack)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for drizzling)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries until softened (about 9 minutes). Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt; stir until thickened (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Allow to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pre-made pie crust and cut out 16 circles using a round cutter.
- Place half the circles on the baking sheet, add about 1 tablespoon of blueberry filling to each, then top with remaining circles. Crimp edges with a fork and make steam slits.
- Brush tops with egg wash made from whisking together egg and water.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle cooled icing made from powdered sugar and milk over pies before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg