Description
Blackberry hand pies are the epitome of comfort food, combining a buttery, flaky crust with a sweet and tart blackberry filling. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, these delightful treats are easy to make and even easier to devour. With every bite, you’ll experience a burst of juicy blackberries wrapped in a golden pastry that’s sure to evoke fond memories of summer days spent in the kitchen. Whether served warm or chilled, these hand pies will quickly become your favorite dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- Water (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and water gradually until combined.
- Chill the dough: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Create the filling: Toss blackberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit.
- Roll out dough: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Assemble pies: Cut circles from the dough, fill half with blackberry mixture, fold over, and crimp edges.
- Bake: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush tops with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in some lemon zest or cinnamon with the blackberry filling. To avoid soggy crusts, ensure the filling isn’t too wet before sealing the pies.