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Blackberry Hand Pies

These blackberry hand pies are a delightful treat with a crispy, flaky pastry encasing a sweet and slightly tart blackberry filling. Perfect for any occasion, these pies are a nostalgic dessert everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling and Glaze
  • 1 21 oz can blackberry pie filling You can substitute with any berry filling.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon water
Pastry Crust
  • enough for 6 rounds refrigerated pie crust
  • Vegetable oil for frying About 4-5 inches deep in the pot.

Method
 

Preparing the Oil
  1. Fill a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with vegetable oil about 4-5 inches deep. Heat to 375°F.
Rolling Out the Crust
  1. Roll out the refrigerated pie crust on a floured surface. Cut out 6 rounds using a bowl.
Adding the Filling
  1. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of blackberry pie filling onto the center of each pastry round.
Sealing the Pies
  1. Brush a little water on the edges of the dough, fold it over the filling, and crimp the edges tightly.
Making the Glaze
  1. Mix the powdered sugar, corn syrup, and water in a small bowl to create a glaze.
Frying the Hand Pies
  1. Carefully place one hand pie at a time into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Glazing and Cooling
  1. Glaze both sides of each pie using a pastry brush and transfer them to a baking sheet to cool.
Serving
  1. Serve warm for the best flavor.

Notes

These hand pies can be dusted with powdered sugar or served with vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.