Blackberry Hand Pies

Whether you use homemade puff pastry or not, these blackberry hand pies are the perfect desert or even breakfast!

Maybe you call them pop tarts, maybe hand pies. Either way, they're delicious, affordable, and with tasty ingredients. We love making fun treats from scratch! Sugar isn't evil, we just try and consume in moderation and make sure we really enjoy our treats.

Still new to baking from scratch? There's no shame in keeping a box of puff pastry in your freezer! But if you're an old pro or ready to try something new, I've perfected a Sourdough Puff Pastry - or you can use my cheater Short Cut Puff Pastry recipe. Either one can be used immediately or stored in the freezer for later.

Pastry dough isn't just for sweets. Make up fun appetizers for your next gathering like Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastries. You can also feel really fancy when you do Baked Camembert in Puff Pastry.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients to make blackberry hand pies.

Puff Pastry - Buy a box or make your own, then let it thaw.

Fruit - We chose blackberries, but any berry that's in season (or in the freezer!) is perfect.

Lemons - Fresh zest and juice brighten up your filling.

Cornstarch - This will thicken your filling some so it doesn't all escape.

Sugar - We'll use both brown and white to make these special.

How to Make Puff Pastry Hand Pies

***See recipe card below for precise measurements and instructions.***

Blackberry pie filling in a mixing bowl.

Step 1: Cut thawed pastry sheet into 8 rectangles.

Step 2: Combine filling in a bowl.

Blackberry filling on puff pastry dough.

Step 3: Add filling to side of each pastry square.

Step 4: Fold in half and seal edges with a fork.

Sealed blackberry hand pies on a baking sheet.

Step 5: Place on lined baking sheet.

Step 6: Add egg wash plus cinnamon and sugar before baking.

FAQs

Can I use frozen fruit in hand pies?

Yes, fresh or frozen both work. Frozen should be thawed and drained very well. The two types of fruit will give a different finished texture. The frozen might spill out even more, so just be aware of that! Lining the pan will make for easier cleanup.

Can I use frozen puff pastry?

We don't discriminate here. I'm all about using what ya got or working on your skills. If you aren't up to making your own pastry, that's no problem! Most boxes will have two sheets, and my recipes linked above also make 2. You just need one per recipe here so you can either double the filling to use it all or save the second sheet for another recipe.

Can I freeze hand pies?

Definitely! I bake and let cool completely, then freeze in a bag or container. It's a great treat to pull out when friends stop by for coffee. The kids will also cheer if you pull these out for breakfast after farm chores. Simply reheat in the oven and you're in business! I won't tell if you add a dollop of freshly whipped cream on top!

Photos by Dante from Shire by the Sea

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