Description
Golden, flaky, and bursting with sweet, juicy berries—Blueberry Hand Pies are the ultimate treat for summer snacking, picnics, or dessert on the go. These personal-sized pastries are filled with a vibrant blueberry filling wrapped in buttery pie crust, then baked until perfectly crisp and golden. Whether you serve them warm or at room temperature, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.
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Ingredients
For the Blueberry Filling:
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1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp lemon zest
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
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Pinch of salt
For the Pie Dough:
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1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crust (or homemade if preferred)
For Assembly:
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1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
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1 tbsp water
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Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Optional Glaze (for drizzling):
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Blueberry Filling
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and salt.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and becomes jam-like, about 5–7 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool completely before filling the pies.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface.
Use a round cutter or jar lid to cut out circles, rerolling scraps as needed.
You should get about 12 circles total (for 6 hand pies).
Step 3: Assemble the Hand Pies
Place half of the circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spoon about 1–2 teaspoons of blueberry filling into the center of each.
Top with the remaining dough circles.
Press the edges with a fork to seal.
Cut a small slit or poke holes in the top of each pie for steam to escape.
Step 4: Apply Egg Wash
Whisk the egg with 1 tbsp water.
Brush the tops of each hand pie with the egg wash.
Sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
Step 5: Bake
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling slightly.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving or glazing.
Step 6: Add Optional Glaze
Mix powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled pies and allow to set for a few minutes.
Notes
Cool the Filling – Hot filling will make the dough soggy.
Seal Tightly – Crimp the edges well to prevent leaks.
Don’t Overfill – A little filling goes a long way in these small pies.
Let Them Cool – The filling gets hotter than it looks—give them time to cool before biting in.
Use Fresh or Frozen Berries – Both work well, but frozen berries may need a bit more thickening time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American