These blueberry hand pies are delicious and easy to make with pie crust and blueberry filling. The whole family will enjoy making these!
Updated November 2024
Making blueberry hand pies with kids is an easy and fun way to introduce them to baking. These little pies are easy for small hands to assemble, and the process allows kids to learn basic kitchen skills like measuring, filling, and sealing dough.
The recipe keeps things simple with a ready-made crust and a fresh blueberry filling, giving children a chance to see how ingredients transform in the oven. Best of all, blueberry hand pies make a delicious snack that kids can proudly say they made from scratch!
How to Make Blueberry Hand Pies
INGREDIENTS
- Ready-made pie crust or use your favorite recipe
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- pinch nutmeg
- Baking sheet
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the filling
Mix the filling ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Make the pies
Roll out fist-sized balls of pie crust. Add a couple large spoonfuls of filling to half of each dough circle.
Fold the crust over the filling and pinch the edges closed with your fingers (or use a fork to press the edges together).
Use a butter knife to poke a few ventilation holes in the top of the hand pie. - Bake the hand pies
Brush with egg wash or milk and sprinkle with a spoonful of sugar.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Once your blueberry hand pies have cooled, you can enjoy them! With simple steps and tasty results, they’re sure to become a favorite snack to make and enjoy together!
Blueberry Hand Pie Recipe
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Blueberry Hand Pies
Description
Delicious blueberry hand pies made with fresh or frozen blueberries and a simple pie crust.
Ingredients
- ready-made pie crust or use your favorite recipe
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Mix the filling ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Roll out fist-sized balls of pie crust.
- Add a couple large spoonfuls of filling to half of each dough circle.
- Fold the crust over the filling and pinch the edges closed with your fingers (or use a fork to press the edges together).
- Use a butter knife to poke a few ventilation holes in the top of the hand pie.
- Brush with egg wash or milk and sprinkle with a spoonful of sugar.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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