Step 1

Mix together the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Roll out the piecrusts (or shortcrust pastry roll) and cut out 6-8 (4-inch) individual circles.

Step 3

Place about 1 tablespoon of the blueberry filling in the center of each circle.

Step 4

Moisten edges of dough with water, and fold the dough over the filling to form a half moon shape.

Step 5

Using a fork, gently crimp the edges of the piecrust together. Then cut three slits on the top of the hand pies.

Step 6

Spray the hand pies with cooking spray and sprinkle with vanilla sugar (if using).

Step 7

Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C.

Step 8

Place 3-4 hand pies in single layer inside the air fryer basket.

Step 9

Cook for 9-12 mins, or until golden brown.

Step 10

Let the pies cool for at least 10 mins before serving.

Step 11

Mix together blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in medium bowl and set aside.

Step 12

Roll out the piecrusts (or shortcrust pastry roll) and cut out into 6-8 (4-inch) circles.

Step 13

Place about 1 tablespoon of the blueberry filling in center of each circle.

Step 14

Moisten edges of dough with water and fold dough over the filling to form a half moon shape.

Step 15

Use a fork and gently crimp the edges of the piecrust together. Then cut three slits on the top of the hand pies.

Step 16

Spray the hand pies with cooking spray and sprinkle with vanilla sugar (if using).

Step 17

Preheat oven to fan assisted 180 C / 200C / 400F / gas 6.

Step 18

Transfer hand pies to a lined baking sheet.

Step 19

Bake in the preheated oven until the pies are golden brown and filling is bubbling, 25 to 30 mins.

Step 20

Let the pies cool for at least 10 mins before serving.