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Crispy Mini Patriotic Blueberry Hand Pies

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These mini hand pies feature a flaky, crispy crust with a juicy blueberry filling, perfect for 4th of July snacks or any summer gathering. They are handheld, portable, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup (60ml) ice water, plus extra if needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the flour using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  2. Stir in ice water and vanilla extract gently until dough just comes together. Add more water if needed. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
  4. Lightly flour work surface and roll out chilled dough to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into 3×3 inch squares or circles to make 12-15 mini pies.
  5. Place about 1 tablespoon of blueberry filling on half of each dough piece, leaving edges clear. Brush edges with water, fold dough over, and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
  6. Beat egg and brush tops of each pie. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange pies on parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Transfer pies to a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly before rolling to prevent sogginess. Use cornstarch in the filling to thicken juices and avoid leaking. Press edges firmly to seal and avoid overfilling. Reheat pies in the oven to maintain crispness rather than microwaving.

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Keywords: blueberry hand pies, mini pies, 4th of July snacks, patriotic desserts, blueberry dessert, handheld pies, summer snacks

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