Description
These blueberry hand pies are the perfect individual dessert. They’re flaky, filled with sweet blueberry filling, and easy to make! A delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ½ cup ice water
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the blueberries burst and the filling thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Assemble the Hand Pies: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles.
- Place a spoonful of blueberry filling in the center of half of the circles.
- Brush the edges with egg wash and top with another circle of dough. Press the edges to seal, using a fork to crimp the edges.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Bake the Hand Pies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer dough, use all butter and ensure it’s very cold.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
- You can add a touch of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling for extra flavor.
- Hand pies can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: PT45M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g