Blueberry Hand Pies Recipe

Blueberry hand pies may just be the perfect hand held sweet. Whether you're hosting a casual party or just craving a delicious dessert, blueberry hand pies are sure to satisfy your cravings. Flaky buttery crusts bursting with fresh sweet blueberry pie filling, what is not to love!

These individual serving pies are not only easy to make, but are great picnic fare or scrumptious grab-and-go additions to work or school lunches. they are such a simple and convenient way to enjoy homemade pie.

How to Make Blueberry Hand Pies

Here I will walk you through the process of making a batch of blueberry hand pies, complete with step-by-step pictures. Jump down to the printable recipe card if you prefer.

The recipe makes 8 mini blueberry pies.

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Bake Time: 15 mins

Ingredients you'll need

Here is everything you will need to make the blueberry hand pies.

• 1 package refrigerated pie crust (2 slabs of crust) If you prefer not to use store bought pie crust, use my Ultimate Pie Crust recipe. It makes a sturdy yet flaky pie crust.
• 16 ounces frozen or fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 egg (egg wash)
• coarse sugar (sanding sugar) optional

Equipment needed: sheet pan, parchment paper or silicone liner, saucepan, 3 ½ inch round cookie or biscuit cutter and pastry brush.

Preparing the Hand Pies

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f. Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Remove the pie crust from the fridge to thaw to room temperature.

Make the Blueberry Pie Filling

In a saucepan, add the fresh or frozen berries and butter. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries release their juices.

Add in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice and salt. Mix together until combined and the blueberries have broken down. Cook for about 8-10 minutes.

To thicken this mixture, add the cornstarch. Stir together until combined and then remove from the heat. Let the blueberry filling cool for a few minutes to thicken.

Preparing the Pie Crusts and Shaping the Hand Pies

Roll out the pie crust dough on a clean and well floured surface. Use a 3.5 inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles of the pie dough. Repeat with the second dough slab in the package. Take any scraps and reroll into a dough ball and roll out to cut out more circles.

Place these circles on the prepared baking sheet. Fill the center of each circle with a large tablespoon of blueberry pie filling.

Use egg wash to baste around the edges of the dough.

Add another circle of dough on top and crimp edges with a fork. If you have larger rounds or want really small pies, use less filling and fold over like a half moon.

Place 3 slits in the center of the hand pie. Repeat until all hand pies are made. Brush each pie with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse granulated sugar.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Allow the pies to cool at least 10 minutes minimum before serving. Even when the outside crust starts to feel cool enough to eat the filling will still be piping hot.

Serve as is, or ala mode with a nice scoop of ice cream. Fabulous for picnics or a special treat to finish a delicious family dinner.

Variations on the Recipe

Here are a few change-ups you may prefer when making your own batch of the hand pies.

• Use canned filling in place of homemade if you are pressed for time.
• Add a teaspoon cinnamon to the berries to warm the flavor up a bit.
• Dust the pies with powdered sugar after baking rather than applying the coarser type prior to placing in the oven.

Storing Hand Pies

You can make these mini blueberry hand pies ahead of time if you like. Like traditional blueberry pie, they are fine out at room temperature for a day or two. If you want to store them longer, seal in an airtight container after they have cooled to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator. They will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge.

Want to mix it up with another variety of hand pies, try my Caramel Apple Hand Pies recipe! If you are here entirely due to a blueberry craving, I do have plenty of blueberry recipes, my Blueberry Dump Cake or Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins in particular are popular.