Blueberry Hand Pies

By carvalhohm2

Blueberry hand pies are a great dessert to make for the holidays. Use fresh or frozen blueberries!

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 6 tablespoons cold water
• FILLING:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups blueberries
• PIES:
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water

Preparation

Step 1

CRUST:
Combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and combine until dough comes together. Wrap in saran wrap and place in the fridge.

FILLING:
In a saucepan combine sugar, corn starch, salt, cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice and water. Stir until smooth. Add blueberries and bring to a boil. Boil for two minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.

PIES:
Beat egg and water together; set aside. Roll out dough and cut into 5 inch circles. (I used a cereal bowl.) Fill each circle with 2 tablespoons of filling. Using your finger, dab egg wash over one edge of the circle. Fold dough over and seal edges with a fork. Place pies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Put pies in the freezer to chill; about 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove pies from freezer, brush with egg wash and sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool five minutes, serve warm and enjoy!