Mini Blueberry Hand Pies

Step 1

Make a batch of pie crust according to instructions. Refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Alternatively, this recipe can be made with a store-bought pie crust.

Step 3

Place the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and zest into a large skillet.

Step 4

NOTE: Swap in 3 cups or apples, apricots, cherries, or peaches.

Step 5

Heat over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil.

Step 6

Continue to heat until sugar is dissolved and berries are broken down. Reduce the heat if necessary.

Step 7

Once the mixture begins to thicken add the cornstarch slurry. (Make the slurry by adding water to the corn starch and mixing until it is a thin paste and has no lumps.)

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil. Increase the heat if necessary.

Step 9

Boil until the fruit mixture begins to thicken.

Step 10

Remove from heat and let the fruit mixture cool.

Step 11

Place in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.

Step 12

Remove the pie dough from the refrigerator. Let is warm slightly for about 10 to 20 minutes before rolling out.

Step 13

Prepare several baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or a silpat.

Step 14

Tear or cut the pie crust into two equal pieces. Roll one section into a ball and then out to a thickness of about ⅛ of an inch.

Step 15

Cut the dough into rounds using the round pastry cutter and place onto parchment paper.

Step 16

Add about a teaspoon of filling to each mini pie.

Step 17

Wash the edges with an egg wash using your finger or a small brush.

Step 18

Fold over the pie dough and crimp with a fork.

Step 19

Wash the entire surface of the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Step 20

Place the hand pies into the fridge and preheat the oven. The colder the pie dough is when it goes into the oven, the flakier the pie crust will be after baking.

Step 21

Preheat the oven to 450℉

Step 22

Pierce the top of each hand pie with a sharp knife to vent it while baking.

Step 23

Bake for 12-15 minutes. Oven temperatures vary so watch your first batch closely