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Freshly baked blueberry hand pies with flaky crust and berry filling

Blueberry Hand Pies

Delicious and flaky blueberry hand pies that offer a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 2.5 cups unbleached all purpose flour provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon sugar adds slight sweetness
  • 1 cup cold butter, cubed creates flakiness
  • cup ice water binds the dough

For the filling

  • 1.5 cups blueberries sources natural sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons sugar balances tartness
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch thickens filling
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice brightens flavor

For assembly and icing

  • 1 egg for egg wash promotes browning
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for icing
  • ¼ cup lemon juice adds flavor to icing

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and work it until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually pour in the ice water, mixing gently with a fork until the dough starts to come together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Filling and Assembly

  • Prepare the blueberry filling by combining blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
  • Once the dough has chilled, divide it in half and roll out one portion until it's about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Use a round cutter to cut out circles from the rolled dough, approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter.
  • Place a tablespoon of the blueberry filling in the center of each dough circle, ensuring not to overfill.
  • Fold each pastry over to create a half-moon and press the edges to seal.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven and create an egg wash by whisking the egg. Brush the tops of each pastry with the egg wash.
  • Arrange the hand pies on a baking sheet, making sure they don’t touch, and bake until golden brown and firm.
  • While the pies cool, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Once the pies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the lemon icing over the tops.

Notes

Ensure your butter is cold for a flaky crust. Chill the filled pies for better structure and avoid overfilling to prevent leaking.
Keyword Baked Treats, Blueberry Desserts, Blueberry Hand Pies, Dessert Pies, Hand Pies