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Blueberry Hand Pies Recipe

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Filling...
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 cups blueberries

½ cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons lemon zest plus juice of 1/2 lemon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Directions:
For the filling:
1. Combine the blueberries and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar is melted and the berries have started to burst, a few minutes.
3. Stir together the cornstarch and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined, then add to the blueberry mixture. Add the lemon zest and vanilla and continue to cook until glossy and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
 

Pastry...
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 sheets frozen puff pastry (from two 17.3-ounce packages, such as Pepperidge Farm), thawed

1 large egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water
Directions:
Directions:
For the pastry:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.

To make the pies:
1. Unfold the thawed pastry and roll out to 10-inch squares if necessary. Cut each square in quarters, making four 5-inch squares from each.
2. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooled filling onto one corner of each square. Brush around the squares with the egg wash. Fold the pasty over the filling on each to make a triangle, pressing lightly to remove any air pockets. Crimp the edges shut with a fork.
3. Put the pies on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops of the pies with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
4. Transfer to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
 

Glaze...
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup cold water
Directions:
Directions:
For the glaze:
1. Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla and 1/3 cup cold water in a bowl until smooth.
2. Drizzle the glaze over the pies and let set until dry.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
So easy and super delicious! They disappeared quickly. One of my favorite recipes! Love it!

 

 

 

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