Description
These delightful Blueberry Lemon Hand Pies are perfectly sized for a sweet snack or dessert. Featuring a flaky refrigerated pie crust filled with a tangy blueberry and lemon zest filling, then baked to golden perfection and glazed with a lemon-infused powdered sugar icing, they offer a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for parties, picnics, or a simple homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 2 boxes refrigerated pie crust (14.1 oz each)
Filling
- 1 can blueberry pie filling (21 oz)
- 1 lemon (zested)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg (separated into yolk and white)
Glaze
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for a crisp, golden crust.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the blueberry pie filling with the lemon zest to incorporate fresh citrus flavor throughout the filling. Set aside.
- Cut Dough Circles: Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out six circles from each crust sheet for a total of 12 circles.
- Assemble Hand Pies: Place about one tablespoon of the blueberry-lemon filling in the center of each dough circle. Brush the edges of the circles with egg yolk to help seal them. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together, sealing with the tines of a fork. Poke a few holes on the top for steam to escape during baking.
- Apply Egg White and Bake: Brush the tops of the sealed hand pies with the beaten egg white to create a shiny finish. Arrange the pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown and cooked through.
- Glaze and Serve: While still warm, dip each hand pie into a glaze made from powdered sugar combined with lemon juice for a sweet and tangy finishing touch. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure edges are well sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best citrus flavor in the filling.
- Allow pies to cool slightly before glazing to avoid melting the glaze completely.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to retain crispiness.
