Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Blueberry Lemon Hand Pies, where flaky pastry meets the sweet and tangy essence of blueberries and lemons. In just 30 minutes, you can create these scrumptious treats that are perfect for parties, picnics, or a cozy dessert at home. With a simple preparation process and minimal ingredients, even novice bakers can impress friends and family with these portable delights. The combination of a buttery crust and zesty lemon glaze makes these hand pies not only visually appealing but utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes refrigerated pie crust (14.1 oz each)
- 1 can blueberry pie filling (21 oz)
- 1 lemon (zested)
- 1 egg (separated)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and let the pie crusts sit at room temperature.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together blueberry pie filling and lemon zest.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut into 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter.
- Place a tablespoon of filling on each circle, brush edges with egg yolk, fold, seal tightly with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg white, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Once baked, dip each pie into the glaze and let set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing fresh blueberries with sugar and lemon juice instead of using canned filling. Ensure your ingredients are chilled for a flakier crust. Enjoy warm or at room temperature; they also freeze well for later enjoyment.