Blueberry Hand Pies
Blueberry Hand Pies are a handheld version of your favorite classic American pie. Made with a buttery, flaky crust and easy homemade blueberry pie filling, these are always a hit at backyard BBQs and taste just like summer.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- [double pie crust recipe]
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon cold water
- Coarse sanding sugar
Instructions
- Add blueberries to a large pot. Add sugar, corn starch, lemon juice, and salt.2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 3 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, Pinch of salt
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until blueberries have released their juices and cornstarch thickens and turns translucent. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Roll out pie dough on a lightly floured surface until approximately 1/8-inch thick. Cut out large circles using a large round cutter.[double pie crust recipe]
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of pie filling into the center of each circle of pie dough. Fold dough over and press with tines of a fork to seal. Transfer to baking sheets. Repeat with remaining pie dough and filling.
- Whisk egg and cold water in a small bowl. Brush each hand pie with egg wash using a pastry brush. Cut a slit in top of each hand pie to vent. Sprinkle each hand pie with coarse sanding sugar for decoration if using.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon cold water, Coarse sanding sugar
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and cool before enjoying.
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