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Gluten Free Blueberry Hand Pies

These gluten free blueberry hand pies are easily portable which makes them perfect for picnics or summer potlucks. 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chiling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 hand pies
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Megan

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 + 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (if your blend doesn't contain it)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, cubed and cold ( I used Earth Balance)
  • 4-5 tbsp ice cold water

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine gluten-free flour blend, sugar and salt. Then add in the cold, cubed vegan butter.
  • Pulse 6-8 times, until you have a mixture that resembles coarse meal and the butter is the size of peas.
  • Add one tablespoon of water at a time, pulsing in between, until you able able to pinch the dough between your fingers and it holds together.
  • Turn the dough mixture out onto a clean surface and knead together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • In a small bowl, stir together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
  • Pour the blueberries into a separate bowl.
  • Coat the blueberries with the lemon juice.
  • Stir in the sugar mixture until the blueberries are completely coated.
  • After the pie dough is chilled, roll it out to a 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut out circles with a 5-6 inch diameter.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp of blueberry filling to the center of the dough.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk with 2 tbsp of water.
  • Brush egg wash on the edge of the dough circles to create a seal.
  • Fold dough circle in half and crimp the edges with a fork.
  • Chill filled circles for half and hour before baking.
  • In the meantime, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove pies from the refrigerator and brush tops with egg wash.
  • Cut a small slit in the top of each pie and bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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